“Even though anarchy and capitalism seem like they’re diametrically opposed, there are some out there who call themselves anarcho-capitalists. A more extreme version of libertarianism, anarcho-capitalism argues that there ought to be no state whatsoever; the free market can sort everything out, and if left alone, will ensure everybody’s liberty. The philosophy attracts considerable criticism, both from anarchists, who argue that capitalism is inherently exploitative, and from people with more traditional politics, who argue that the lack of regulation would send an anarcho-capitalist society right down the toilet.”

The Power of Capitalism is an exploration of capitalism and its power to create growth and prosperity all over the world by German historian, author, management consultant and real estate expert Rainer Zitelmann.

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The Enlightened Capitalists analyzes the complicated history of business people who tried to marry the pursuit of profits with virtuous organizational practices.

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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism warns for the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior, threatening democracy and freedom.

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“Imagine going to the store and finding that nothing has a price tag on it. Instead you take it to the cashier and they calculate the price. What you pay could be twice as much, or more, than an hour earlier. That’s if there is even anything left in stock. This is the economic reality that underpins Venezuela’s current ‘political crisis’ – though in truth that crisis has been going on for years.”

Capitalism vs. Freedom; The Toll Road to Serfdom (2018) is said to be “a single-handed debunking of libertarian economics and ‘the age of Friedman’.”

Of course you can also find Milton Friedman’s Capitalism and Freedom (1962) on our bookshelf!

“From world-renowned economist Paul Collier, a candid diagnosis of the failures of capitalism and a pragmatic and realistic vision for how we can repair it.”

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