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The 99 Percent Economy by Paul Adler
Persuasive arguments for a socialist alternative to a failing capitalist system
REGARDLESS of one’s place on the political spectrum, few would dispute that capitalism is failing to bring prosperity and happiness to an increasing number of people.
In the 99 Percent Economy, author Paul Adler identifies the crises inherent in capitalism that create and perpetuate a multitude of social, economic, political and environmental catastrophes and, in contrast with those who believe that capitalism can be fixed, illustrates the limits of reform.
He argues that as an economic system, it cannot be rehabilitated and needs to be scrapped in favour of one that works for 99 per cent of the population.
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