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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Capitalism is a socioeconomic order where money is invested to generate more profit.
Chapter 3: Capitalism’s roots lie in medieval Europe, with a strong origin in England itself.
Chapter 4: Industrial capitalism began anarchic, yet soon grew far more managed.
Chapter 5: During the 1980s, capitalism shifted into a remarketized model called neoliberalism worldwide.
Chapter 6: Despite distinctions, capitalism’s remarketization produced similar outcomes in Sweden and America as well.
Chapter 7: The 2007–2008 financial crisis was the result of remarketization policies globally.
Chapter 8: The 2007–2008 financial crisis prompted debates about how similar crises might be prevented in the future from happening.
Description
Capitalism (2015) chronicles the history of the dominant socioeconomic system that society runs on today. From its humble beginnings in medieval Europe to its present global dominance, capitalism’s history is marked by its dynamic – and sometimes unstable – nature. Nevertheless, its influence on how society has developed over the last 200 years is paramount to understanding the modern human condition.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone hoping to understand our modern, capitalist world
- Those affected by the 2007-2008 financial crisis and wondering how it came about
- Students of political science or history