The Challenge of Global Capitalism: The World Economy in the 21st Century

摘要: Many individuals proclaim that global capitalism is here to stay. Unfettered markets, they argue, now drive the world, and all countires must adjust, no matter how painful this be for some. Robert Gilpin urges us, however, not take an open intergrated economy granted. Rather, we consider political have enabled markets function probablity these conditions will continue. This work enquiry into major aspects of contemporary world economy. Beginning with 1989 end Cold War subsquent collapse Communism, it focuses on globalization rapid technological change covers a broad sweep economic developments cultures. demonstrates fragility integrated recommends what can done strengthen it.