Culture and Prosperity: The Truth About Markets : Why Some Nations Are Rich but Most Remain Poor - Rilegato

Kay, John A.

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ISBN 10: 0060587059 ISBN 13: 9780060587055

Casa editrice: Harperbusiness, 2004

Riassunto

A noted British economic columnist analyzes the nature and inner workings of market economies and the social, political, and cultural factors that transform them into dynamic entities but also limit their power.

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Recensione:

“[Kay]...delightfully...solves the mystery of why markets work and why they sometimes don’t.” (Washington Post)

“One of the leading British economists of his generation...gives answers to those puzzling questions that nag the non-specialist.” (The Independent)

“An ambitious and brilliantly executed book... accessible and witty, it sheds light on the way the world works.” (London Times)

“Written with wit and subtlety ... Kay’s book is an important contribution to the post-1990s reassessment of capitalism.” (Daily Telegraph (London))

L'autore:

John Kay is one of Britain's leading economists. He has been a professor at the London Business School and the University of Oxford, and is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics. He is the only professor of management to receive the academic distinction of Fellowship of the British Academy. A frequent writer, lecturer, and broadcaster, he contributes a weekly column to the Financial Times. He commutes between London, Oxfordshire, and the south of France.

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• Editore: Harperbusiness
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060587059
• ISBN 13: 9780060587055
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 432