Ideas Of The Modern World: Capitalism

Capitalism has transformed the ways people live and work. It has allowed humans to produce goods and provide services in ever-increasing quantities, creating enormous wealth for some, and it has generated constant technical innovation and material progress. Yet it is also accused of causing poverty, inequality, social disruption and environmental damage.

This book traces the story of capitalism, from its rise in Europe in the 18th century to the creation of today's "global economy". It also looks at the problems associated with the success of capitalism, and asks whether these problems can be solved.