21st Century Capitalism [Paperback]

Although communism lies shattered almost everywhere it once existed, no single form of capitalism has emerged worldwide. Which of the varieties of capitalism will be hardy enough to survive into the next century? Will the private sector make way for government to redress the failures of the market system? Does the defeat of the socialist vision portend that unbridled acquisitiveness will dominate the world?Starred Review. An exhilarating exploration of ideas. . . . Should generate exceptionally strong interest. It is my hope that some grasp of what the twenty-first century holdsin store for capitalism may enable us to avoid at least some of thepain we might otherwise have to endure, writes the eminent economistRobert Heilbroner in this important book on the world's economic future.