Jim Stanford: Capital

Jim Stanford is Canadian economist. Explore interesting quotes on capital.

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“Capitalism, in contrast, has existed for fewer than 300 years. If the entire history of Homo sapiens was a 24-hour day, then capitalism has existed for two minutes.”

Jim Stanford

Part 1, Chapter 2, Capitalism, p. 33
Economics For Everyone (2008)

History

“Economic systems come, and economic systems go. No economic system lasts forever. Capitalism is not likely to last forever, either.”

Jim Stanford

Part 1, Chapter 3, Economic History, p. 43
Economics For Everyone (2008)

“Competition-ruthless, unforgiving, to-the-death competition-is a crucial feature of capitalism.”

Jim Stanford

Part 3, Chapter 11, Competition, p. 129
Economics For Everyone (2008)

Death

“Like a forensic accountant trying to solve a corporate fraud, following the trail of money around the circle is a good way to understand what actually happens as capitalism unfolds.”

Jim Stanford

Part 2, Chapter 10, Closing The Little Circle, p. 121
Economics For Everyone (2008)

Money , Way , Understanding , Fraud

“The only factor that poses a genuine challenge to the current order is the willingness of human beings to reject the injustice and irrationality of this economy, and stand up for something better. Capitalism will not fall-rather, it must be pushed.”

Jim Stanford

Part 5, Chapter 25, Evaluating Capitalism, p. 314
Economics For Everyone (2008)

“One of the glaring failures of capitalism is the continuing widespread existence of poverty - often extreme poverty. Even in the advanced economies, many millions of people endure terrible economic and social deprivation, despite the incredible wealth all around them.”

Jim Stanford

Part 3, Chapter 14, Dividing the Pie, p. 168
Economics For Everyone (2008)

People , Failure , Wealth