The Restructuring of Capitalism in Our Time

by William K. Tabb

Book Overview

Actions taken by the United States and other countries during the Great Recession focused on restoring the viability of major financial institutions while guaranteeing debt and stimulating growth. Once the markets stabilized, the United States enacted regulatory reforms that ultimately left basic economic structures unchanged. At the same time, the political class pursued austerity measures to curb the growing national debt. Drawing on the economic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231158424
• ISBN13: 9780231158428
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher