The Quality of Society, Volume III: Essays on the Unified Theory of Capitalism

This book explores the intersection of capitalism, inequality, environment degradation, and social disorder, offering a unified theory of capitalism that explains how economic growth has led to the Anthropocene Age. It proposes structural policies to change the way capitalism operates, focusing on electoral democracy and a re-foundation of the system.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 297 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into a series of thought-provoking essays that explore the pressing economic challenges of our time, including inequality, environmental degradation, and social disorder. By employing the unified theory of capitalism, these essays provide a scientific framework for analyzing these complex issues. The theory, which is divided into three parts, examines the First World, the Third World, and various economic processes across different time horizons, shedding light on the mechanisms that have driven economic growth and the resulting disruptions to ecological equilibrium, known as the Anthropocene Age. Through rigorous empirical analysis, the theory's predictions are found to be consistent with the available facts, validating its usefulness as a representation of real-world capitalism. Moreover, its derived causality relations serve as valuable inputs for the ongoing debate on the development of science-based policies to address the challenges of the new age. Recognizing the need for transformative change, this book proposes structural policies aimed at altering the functioning of capitalism. These policies focus on reforming key institutions, such as electoral democracy, which would entail a fundamental reimagining of the capitalist system. By embracing these reforms, we can strive towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031210716
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023