Good capitalism, bad capitalism, and the economics of growth and prosperity
William J. Baumol (Author), Robert E. Litan (Author), Carl J. Schramm (Author)
"Imagine this: a mere century ago, the purchasing power of an average American was one-tenth of what it is today. But what will it take to sustain that growth through the next century? And what can be said about economic growth to aspiring nations seeking higher standards of living for their citizens?" "In this important book, William J. Baumol, Robert E. Litan, and Carl J. Schramm contend that the answers to these questions lie within capitalist economies, though many observers make the mistake of believing that "capitalism" is of a single kind. Writing in an accessible style, the authors dispel that myth, documenting four different varieties of capitalism, some "Good" and some "Bad" for growth. The authors identify the conditions that characterize Good Capitalism - the right blend of entrepreneurial and established firms, which can vary among countries - as well as the features of Bad Capitalism."--Jacket
x, 321 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
9780300109412, 9780300158328, 0300109415, 0300158327
74916085
GOOD CAPITALISM, BAD CAPITALISM, AND THE ECONOMICS OF GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
By William J. Baumol Robert E. Litan Carl J. Schramm
Yale University Press
Copyright © 2007 Yale UniversityAll right reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-300-10941-2
Contents
Preface................................................................................vii1 Entrepreneurship and Growth: A Missing Piece of the Puzzle...........................12 Why Economic Growth Matters..........................................................153 What Drives Economic Growth?.........................................................354 Capitalism: The Different Types and Their Impacts on Growth..........................605 Growth at the Cutting Edge...........................................................936 Unleashing Entrepreneurship in Less Developed Economies..............................1337 The Big-Firm Wealthy Economies: Preventing Retreat or Stagnation.....................1858 The Care and Maintenance of Entrepreneurial Capitalism...............................228Appendix: Data Collection and Measurement Issues.......................................277Notes..................................................................................287Bibliography...........................................................................299Index..................................................................................313
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