Rudolf Hilferding: What Do We Still Have to Learn from His Legacy?

The book explores Hilferding's major work, Finance Capital, and its relevance to modern capitalism and corporate developments, challenging incumbent approaches and enriching discussions. It includes new material on Hilferding's economic journalism, debates, and Eugene Vargas' perspective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 459 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Hilferding's seminal work, "Finance Capital," is the focus of this revised and expanded book. By examining this influential book from both historical and intellectual perspectives, the authors affirm Hilferding's place in the Marxist tradition. Hilferding's ideas are employed to critique prevailing economic approaches and enrich ongoing discussions and debates surrounding the nature of modern capitalism. This book underscores the significance of Hilferding's work in analyzing and comprehending modern capitalism and corporate developments. Additionally, new material delves into Hilferding's economic journalism, debates surrounding his work in Poland, and Eugene Vargas' perspective on his work. The book seeks to explore Hilferding's central ideas on the political economy, its historical context, and its relationship to Marx. It will be of interest to students and researchers in the fields of political economy, the history of economic thought, and European politics.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031080982
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023