Escape From Capitalism

Economics is presented here as a neutral and scientific discipline, but the book argues that it can also function as a force that sustains capitalism and constrains democratic choice. It questions familiar ideas about growth, inflation, unemployment and balanced budgets, presenting them as tools that shape dependence on markets.

The book makes a forceful case against treating poverty and inequality as natural or inevitable. It will appeal to readers interested in political economy, contemporary capitalism and debates about economic power, inequality and the limits of orthodox economic thinking.