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Presenting capitalisms as open, system-like configurations, this book argues four ideal-typical varieties (liberal, statist, corporatist, meso-communitarian) and analyzes the socio-economic performances of advanced capitalisms.
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230240810 |
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Presenting capitalisms as open, system-like configurations, this book argues four ideal-typical varieties (liberal, statist, corporatist, meso-communitarian) and analyzes the socio-economic performances of advanced capitalisms. 'In this book, Uwe Becker provides the last word on the varieties of capitalism in all their varieties. He combines reasoned critique with a highly innovative argument in which he conceives of capitalist political economies as open systems, and for which he identifies four ideal-types. A must-read for those interested in understanding capitalism in all its complexity.' - Vivien A. Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, Boston University, USA 'Uwe Becker has produced an essential analysis of the varieties of capitalism perspective. He subjects its theoretical underpinnings, m |
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Electronic book text. Originally published in: 2009. |
| Carrier Form: | 224 p. : 12 figures, 32. |
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9780230201644 9780230240810 : 023024081X : |
| CLC: | F03 |
| Contents: | Introduction Capitalist Varieties as Open Systems Capitalist Diversity, Typologies and Ideal Types Types, and Cases as Historical Constellations Pressures, Changes, Path Continuity Socio-Economic Performances Conclusion and Prospects Bibliography Index. |