Imperialism and Capitalism, Volume II

This book discusses the case for socialism and the models of socialist planning. Through examining different countries, each chapter examines the successes and failures of contrasting socialist policies. The theories and techniques of socialist planning are discussed in relation to the Soviet Union and India, with additional attention given to Great Britain, Scandinavia, and the former Yugoslavia.

Imperialism and Capitalism, Volume 2: Normative Perspectives aims to explore the alternatives to capitalism within different sectors and situations. The book is relevant to those interested in economics, development studies, international relations, and global politics.

Provides a comparative analysis of socialist policy and its implementation Offers a global and non-Eurocentric perspective on public policy discussions Examines the development of socialism under alternative political systems

Autorentext

Dipak Basu is the Emeritus Professor in Economics in Nagasaki University, Japan. He is a PhD from the University of Birmingham, and previously he was a Research Officer in the Department of Applied Economics, University of Cambridge, and a Lecturer in Econometrics in the Institute of Agricultural Economics, University of Oxford.

Victoria Miroshnik is the professor in Management in Reitaku University, Japan. She is a PhD from the University of Glasgow, and previously she was Professor in Jindal Global University, New Delhi, India and Associate Professor in Tsukuba University, Tokyo, Japan and Ritsumeikan University, Beppu, Japan.

Inhalt

1. Kautilya's Arthashashtra and a mixed economy within Monarchy.- 2. Socialism in the Soviet Union.- 3. Socialism within a Democracy, Fabian Socialism in Yugoslavia, Scandinavia, India.- 4. Socialist theory of Feldman and Mahalanobis.- 5. Socialist Calculation.- 6. Contemporary capitalism and imperialism.- 7. Conclusion.