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The Rise and Fall of Neoliberal Capitalism: With a New Preface Paperback – September 18, 2017

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The financial and economic collapse that began in the United States in 2008 and spread to the rest of the world continues to burden the global economy. David Kotz, who was one of the few academic economists to predict it, argues that the ongoing economic crisis is not simply the aftermath of financial panic and an unusually severe recession but instead is a structural crisis of neoliberal, or free-market, capitalism. Consequently, continuing stagnation cannot be resolved by policy measures alone. It requires major institutional restructuring.

“Kotz’s book will reward careful study by everyone interested in the question of
stages in the history of capitalism.”
―Edwin Dickens, Science & Society

“Whereas [others] suggest that the downfall of the postwar system in Europe and the United States is the result of the triumph of ideas, Kotz argues persuasively that it is actually the result of the exercise of power by those who benefit from the capitalist economic organization of society. The analysis and evidence he brings to bear in support of the role of power exercised by business and political leaders is a most valuable aspect of this book―one among many important contributions to our knowledge that makes it worthwhile.”
―Michael Meeropol, Challenge

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“Whereas [others] suggest that the downfall of the postwar system in Europe and the United States is the result of the triumph of ideas, Kotz argues persuasively that it is actually the result of the exercise of power by those who benefit from the capitalist economic organization of society. The analysis and evidence he brings to bear in support of the role of power exercised by business and political leaders is a most valuable aspect of this book―one among many important contributions to our knowledge that makes it worthwhile…In analyzing how neoliberalism worked, Kotz makes an important contribution to our understanding of the roots of the economic crisis of 2008 and the failure of the economy to rebound.”―Michael Meeropol, Challenge

“Kotz has written a highly readable book that is easily accessible to the general public. The book would serve as an excellent companion for courses in macroeconomics and economic history.”―Mayo C. Toruño, Journal of Economic Issues

“Kotz’s book will reward careful study by everyone interested in the question of stages in the history of capitalism.”―Edwin Dickens, Science & Society

“Kotz contrasts neoliberal capitalism (1979–2007) with its predecessor, regulated capitalism (1948–73), in order to explain the development of the financial crisis and subsequent recession that began in the U.S. in 2007, which he views as the greatest challenge for neoliberal capitalism to date. His neo-Marxian analysis is set within a historical treatment of U.S. political economy and offers a wealth of institutional comparisons and economic data in its discussion of the unique characteristics of the recent period… The goal of the book is to explain how neoliberal institutions gave rise to the financial crisis; while Kotz does not attempt to predict Western capitalism’s next institutional form, he offers a number of reasonable and insightful considerations about its possible future directions.”―J. Gerber, Choice

“David Kotz gives an insightful and original account of the origins of the economic crisis. He attributes it to a massive upward redistribution of income. This in turn led to a surge in debt, financial crisis, and huge excess capacity. His outline of possible paths of recovery should give readers much to consider.”―Dean Baker, Center for Economic and Policy Research, Washington, D.C.

“Here is the carefully researched backstory to how the heyday of right-wing economic policies came about, and why it is ending. Kotz provides the most compelling explanation to date of how a coalition of U.S. business interests dismantled the institutions and norms that had underpinned the long period of shared growth from the end of the Second World War to the early 1970s. He goes on to show how the return to a more free-market version of capitalism allowed them to hold down wages and expand their wealth, while setting the U.S. economy on course for the financial shipwreck of 2008. This is a convincing account of a sorry chapter in the history of the U.S. economy, now coming to a close.”―Samuel Bowles, Santa Fe Institute and author of Microeconomics: Behavior, Institutions, and Evolution

“Professor Kotz provides an instructive analysis of the neoliberal form of capitalism prevailing in the United States―its origins, its modus operandi, its critical weaknesses, and its future prospects. Particularly illuminating is his history of the U.S. economy, showing how successive institutional forms of capitalism have resulted in a crisis that can only be resolved through significant institutional change.”―Thomas Weisskopf, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

About the Author

David M. Kotz is Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Distinguished Professor, School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard University Press; 2nd edition (September 18, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0674980018
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0674980013
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
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Robert S Bogner
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY INFORMATIVE BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
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Mr Kotz has written an information filled book concerning neo-liberal capitalism; including its definition, its histories of its implementations, its contrasts with regulated Keynesian capitalism, business capitalism, welfare capitalism, and socialism. Especially interesting is his explanation and historical description of the 2008 financial crisis, and his contrast of Keynsian and neo-liberal capitalism.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Start with the Crisis
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
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Detailed, careful analysis. Too much detail for me.
I recommend you skip to the final section: Crisis
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Prof Manfred B. Steger
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding work--highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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By far the best account of neoliberal capitalism I know of. Clearly written and convincingly argued. A brilliant piece of scholarship that contains tons of empirical data without interrupting its illuminating narrative. Should be required reading for all college students (and faculty!).
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William Little
3.0 out of 5 stars A good read for understanding progress of capitalist idea
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
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Author willing to confront limits of so-called free enterprise system, but pulls his punches at the end. Suggests that neo-liberalism provides options. Not realistic in the Anthropocene Era. More growth to make more pie is not an option. Re-distribution of the largesse enjoyed by the 1% must be considered in order for the 99% to be able to survive!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Dmitriy Golubkov
5.0 out of 5 stars I liked the author's broad vision of the history of capitalism
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016
I liked the author's broad vision of the history of capitalism. Unlike the contemporary neo-liberal thinkers, who consider their model as the "end of history", David M. Kotz looks deeper (and wider) and shows that the social structure of accumulation is a dynamic category and is subject to change. The outcome is based on the balance of power within the elites and between the elites and the rest of the population. This wider look at the subject is rare in contemporary literature and deserves A+.
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Peter j
5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Piece of Work!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015
An outstanding piece of work! This by far the most comprehensive and clearly written account of the rise and fall of neoliberalism I have read. At a time when the economic left is gaining pace in many European states, this book provides the arguments not only justifying the need for a new structure of political economy but how this could be rationally achieved. Buy this book.
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Maurice D Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Knowing What is going On.
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Important work in trying to understand what has led to today in 2021.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding piece of work!
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An outstanding piece of work! This by far the most comprehensive and clearly written account of the rise and fall of neoliberalism I have read. At a time when the economic left is gaining pace in many European states, this book provides the arguments not only justifying the need for a new structure of political economy but how this could be rationally achieved. Buy this book.
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