Description
The last economic century in one sitting
Book summary
In this work, renowned economist Ramón Tamames offers a masterful synthesis of the most decisive economic century in human history. With a direct and impactful style, the author defends the thesis that capitalism is a system of multiple lives, capable of reinventing itself. The book demonstrates how Manchester capitalism has been left behind, giving way to a new ecological model of mixed economy and the welfare state in advanced countries, while analyzing the role of China's capitalism-Leninism in today's complex global environment.
What is it about?
The book addresses the evolution of capitalism over the last century, presenting it as a resilient system that has known how to adapt to crises and transformations. Tamames examines the transition from classic industrial capitalism to a more ecological and social model, where the mixed economy and the welfare state have become consolidated in developed nations. The work does not stop there, but also explores the rise of the People's Republic of China and its proposal of capitalism-Leninism, analyzing how this approach intends to mark a new era in the conflicted and complex global scenario. It is a reading that connects the great economic milestones of the 20th and 21st centuries with current trends.
Main themes
- Evolution and resilience of capitalism as an economic system.
- Transition from Manchester capitalism to an ecological model of mixed economy.
- Consolidation of the welfare state in advanced countries.
- Analysis of capitalism-Leninism and China's role in the global economy.
- Keys to the most decisive economic century for humanity.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in economics, contemporary history, and the analysis of major economic systems. It is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who wishes to understand, clearly and synthetically, how capitalism has evolved and what the current challenges are in the global landscape. It is also useful for those seeking an expert and accessible view of the economic transformations of the last century.
What this book contributes
- A clear and direct synthesis of the most relevant economic changes of the 20th and 21st centuries.
- The perspective of one of the most internationally recognized Spanish economists.
- Understanding of the transition toward a more ecological and social economic model.
- Analysis of the role of China and its model of capitalism-Leninism in the current world.
- An updated view on the resilience and adaptive capacity of capitalism.
Technical specifications
- Author: Tamames, Ramon
- Publisher: Erasmus Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERARY ESSAYS, GENERAL AND WORLD HISTORY, ECONOMY
- Collection: KEYS TO THE PRESENT
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: November 2017
- Number of pages: 170
- Weight: 232 g
Editorial review
This work offers an agile and profound read for those who wish to understand the economic keys of the last century without getting lost in technicalities. Ramón Tamames' ability to synthesize complex processes and his view on China's role in the new global order make this book a valuable tool for contextualizing the economic present. Its direct approach and relevance make it especially recommended for readers who are looking for a panoramic and well-founded vision of the evolution of capitalism.