Economic Elites, Crises, and Democracy: Alternatives Beyond Neoliberal Capitalism

Synopsis

Andres Solimano Examines The Growing Divide Between Rich Elites And Everyone Else, The Fragmentation Of The Middle Class Under Global Capitalism, The Economy's Tendencies To Experience Frequent Financial Crises, The Limits Of Austerity Policies, And The Internationalization Of Elites, Migrant Diaspora, And Social Movements. Introduction And Guide To The Book -- Economic Elites And The Super Rich In The 21st Century -- Productive Elites : On Entrepreneurship, The Technostructure And Social Mobility -- The Fragmentation Of The Middle Class In The Neoliberal Era -- Stories Of Financial Crisis And Austerity From The 19th To The 21st Century -- Making Sense Of Crises In Capitalism : An Overview Of Theories And Approaches -- The International Circulation Of Elites And Global Social Movements -- Migrant Diasporas, Development And The Attachment To National Identity -- Can Capitalism Afford Economic Democracy? -- Epilogue : What Reforms To Neoliberal Capitalism And Current Globalization?. Andrés Solimano. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.