Jim Stanford: Economy

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“Indeed, if communist central planners could have organized the economy with as much detail, precision, and flexibility as a modern-day Toyota or Wal-Mart, communism would probably still exist!”

Jim Stanford

Part 5, Chapter 27, Replacing Capitalism?, p. 328
Economics For Everyone (2008)

Communication

“Everyone has an interest in the economy: in how it functions, how well it functions, and in whose interests it functions.”

Jim Stanford

Introduction, Why Study Economics?, p. 1
Economics For Everyone (2008)

“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)

“Forget about the market updates. Here's a better way to find out about the economy-your economy. Take a walk. And ask some questions.”

Jim Stanford

Part 1, Chapter 1, The Economy and Economics, p. 17
Economics For Everyone (2008)

Way , Question , Forgetting

“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