Capitalism in America: A History by Alan Greenspan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Capitalism in America by Alan Greenspan, Adrian Wooldridge The story of Americas evolution from a small patchwork of colonies to an unsurpassed engine of wealth and innovationWhere does prosperity come from, and how does it spread through a society? What role does innovation play in creating prosperity and why do some eras see the fruits of innovation spread more democratically, and others, including our own, find the opposite? In Capitalism in America, Alan Greenspan, legendary Chair of the Federal Reserve, distils a lifetime of grappling with these questions into a profound assessment of the decisive drivers of the US economy over the course of its history. In partnership with Economist journalist and historian Adrian Wooldridge, he unfolds a tale of vast landscapes, titanic figures and triumphant breakthroughs as well as terrible moral failings. Every crucial American economic debate is here - from the role of slavery in the antebellum Southern economy to Americas violent swings in its openness to global trade.At heart, the authors argue, Americas genius has been its enthusiasm for the effects of creative destruction, the ceaseless churn of the old giving way to the new. Although messy and painful, it has lifted the overwhelming majority of Americans to standards of living unimaginable even a few generations past. At a time when productivity has again stalled, stirring populist furies, and the continuing of American pre-eminence seems uncertain, Capitalism in America explains why America has worked so successfully in the past and been such a gigantic engine of economic growth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Born in 1926 in New York City, Alan Greenspan worked as a Juilliard-trained professional musician before studying Economics at New York University, where he earned his PhD. From 1974 to 1977, he served as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Gerald Ford. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan appointed him Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. He is the author of the bestselling The Age of Turbulence and The Map and the Territory 2.0.Adrian Wooldridge is the Economists political editor and writes the Bagehot column. He has also worked as the Economists American bureau chief and author of the Lexington column, and management editor and author of the Schumpeter column. He earned a doctorate in history from Oxford University, where he was a Fellow of All Souls College. He is the author of nine previous books, including six co-written with John Micklethwait- The Witch Doctors, A Future Perfect, The Company, The Right Nation, God is Back and The Fourth Revolution. Review This book snaps, crackles and pops ... Readers will emerge from this heady blend of economic, business, and political history with a sense of exhilaration that so much of the American experience could be described so vividly and insightfully -- Robert Gordon * Financial Times *Capitalism in America makes a strong case, with some wonderful insights into business history. Innovation, spread to the masses, is indeed the engine of capitalist economies. * The Economist *A superbly written book ... the tone is businesslike but culturally savvy - with sociological themes from "Americas urban nightmare" of the seventies and eighties to "the rising share of working women" handled with sensitivity and skill ... Capitalism in America is an inspiring, rip-roaring read - like the astonishing story it describes. -- Liam Halligan * The Daily Telegraph * Promotional The story of Americas evolution from a small patchwork of colonies to an unsurpassed engine of wealth and innovation. Review Text This book snaps, crackles and pops ... Readers will emerge from this heady blend of economic, business, and political history with a sense of exhilaration that so much of the American experience could be described so vividly and insightfully Review Quote This book snaps, crackles and pops ... Readers will emerge from this heady blend of economic, business, and political history with a sense of exhilaration that so much of the American experience could be described so vividly and insightfully Promotional "Headline" The story of Americas evolution from a small patchwork of colonies to an unsurpassed engine of wealth and innovation Details ISBN0141989319 Author Adrian Wooldridge Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0141989319 ISBN-13 9780141989310 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle A History Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 330.1220973 Illustrations 16pp colour inset Pages 496 Publication Date 2019-10-15 Short Title Capitalism in America Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-15 Alternative 9780241366561 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2019-10-14 AU Release Date 2019-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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