Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It
Praise for Richard D. WolffRichard Wolff is the leading socialist economist in the country. This book is required reading for anyone concerned about a fundamental transformation of the ailing capitalist economy.Cornel WestRichard Wolff s constructive and innovative ideas suggest new and promising foundations for a much more authentic democracy and sustainable and equitable development, ideas that can be implemented directly and carried forward. A very valuable contribution in troubled times.Noam ChomskyProbably America's most prominent Marxist economist.The New York Times"Richard D. Wolff has provided a blow by blow account of how the crisis developed, how the politicians and parties reacted, and how the average folks suffered and will suffer in times to come. But he has done more than that... Whether you align yourself with Democrat or Republican, New Labour or Tory parties, or are politically independent or non-aligned, this book provides an excellent source of clear well-focused analysis of what happened..."Bob Lloyd, BlogCriticsWith unerring coherence and unequaled breadth of knowledge, Rick Wolff offers a rich and much needed corrective to the views of mainstream economists and pundits. It would be difficult to come away from this... with anything but an acute appreciation of what is needed to get us out of this mess.Stanley Aronowitz, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Urban Education, City University of New York --.