Knowledge In The Development Of Economies: Institutional Choices Under Globalisation (new Perspectives On The Modern Corporation Series)

Synopsis

'This book presents an entirely new approach to knowledge, creativity and social organisation. The first part of the book provides a trenchant critique of current globalisation, of multinational corporations, the WTO, and intellectual property rights. The rest of the book outlines an alternative globalization based on inclusion, democratic participation, and equality. The role of the universities in this process is given special attention. The alternative globalization is still based on the market economy but not necessarily one in which the sole objective of the corporations is to maximise profits. The book is a must-read for all economists, including those who are satisfied with the current state of the subject. The analyses of this volume of outstanding papers edited by Sacchetti and Sugden is fresh, sober and entirely convincing.'- Ajit Singh, University of Cambridge, UK