Political Economy Reader: Contending Perspectives and Contemporary Debates

The Political Economy Reader emphasizes the market-institutional perspective, offering an alternative to the market-liberal view. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, covering classical and contemporary theoretical perspectives and engaging with topical debates such as climate change, the global financial crisis, inequality, the digital platform economy, and COVID-19. The Second Edition includes over 20 new readings from notable scholars and updated introductions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 630 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Political Economy Reader presents a distinctive approach to the study of political economy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of markets and political and social institutions. This perspective provides a compelling alternative to the market-liberal view, which advocates for freer markets and reduced government intervention, suggesting that states and markets are inherently opposed. The reader adopts a truly interdisciplinary approach, covering a wide range of topics from sociology, economics, history, and political science. It includes some of the most influential classical and contemporary theoretical perspectives on political economy and engages with pressing contemporary debates such as climate change, the global financial crisis, inequality, the digital platform economy, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This reader is valuable for political economy courses at various levels and across different disciplines, offering insights into the intersection of economics, politics, and society.

In the Second Edition, this comprehensive text has been updated to include over 20 new readings from renowned scholars such as Elinor Ostrom, E. J. Hobsbawm, Dani Rodrik, Amartya Sen, Thomas Piketty, and Mariana Mazzucato, among many others. The introductions to the book and each thematic chapter have been thoroughly revised to provide readers with a clear understanding of the key concepts and debates covered. Furthermore, the coverage has been expanded to include emerging debates such as climate change, the financial crisis, inequality, the digital platform economy, and COVID-19, ensuring that readers are well-informed about the most pressing issues in political economy today.

Whether you are a student, scholar, or interested citizen, The Political Economy Reader is an essential resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between economics, politics, and society. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective that will enrich your knowledge and understanding of this important field.

Weight: 1206g
Dimension: 179 x 253 x 53 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367497248
Edition number: 2 New edition