Devine begins with an analysis of the theory and practice of capitalist planning, central planning and 'market socialism'. He argues that, while market socialism is currently favoured by many economists who reject both capitalism and the command planning of the Soviet model, it cannot fulfil the promises held out for it. In the remainder of the bo

Ende des 20. Jahrhunderts schien es ausgemacht: Der kapitalistische Markt hatte über die Planwirtschaft gesiegt. Versuche, mittels rationaler Planung die kapitalistischen Länder "einzuholen und zu überholen", waren bereits zwei Jahrzehnte zuvor gescheitert. Planwirtschaftliche Modelle schienen für immer abgeschrieben, hatten sie sich doch in der Praxis als ökonomisch undurchführbar und politisch repressiv erwiesen. Allerdings ist eine Beschäftigung mit der Idee einer geplanten sozialistisc...

Sarah’s desire to change her life leads her down an unexpected road that connects with a future that she would have never envisioned. A new road has appeared for Sarah to follow in order to fulfill her desires. Will her spirit’s assistance be able to keep her on the needed path, or will her desires lead to a wrong turn and cause her demise?

F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Pat Hobby Series' is a collection of 17 short stories that follow the misadventures of Pat Hobby, a washed-up screenwriter trying to regain his former glory in 1940s Hollywood. The stories are known for their satirical take on the film industry, highlighting the pitfalls and struggles faced by those trying to make it big in showbiz. Fitzgerald's witty and sharp writing style combined with his insider knowledge of Hollywood at the time makes these stories both ent...

This book shows how Chinese wisdom originating many centuries ago is still highly relevant to our lives today as the Daoist classics provide insightful prescriptions on how to live a life full of happiness, contentment, and healthy longevity. They also provide guidance regarding personal ethics, sustainable economics, and achieving enlightenment.The book contains reflections on how to achieve happiness drawing from the Liezi, a Daoist classic, and it examines Daoist ideas ...

What does competitiveness mean? In recent years, discussion of economic policy has become dominated by the notion of competitiveness. In this volume a group of leading economists explore the issue through cross-country comparisons and by means of single country case studies. They also examine: * the relationship between competitiveness and community objectives * the co-existence of diversity, subsidiarity and EU industrial policy * the impact of European enlargement and further integration...

What is the future of Continental philosophy of religion? These forward-looking essays address the new thinkers and movements that have gained prominence since the generation of Derrida, Deleuze, Foucault, and Levinas and how they will reshape Continental philosophy of religion in the years to come. They look at the ways concepts such as liberation, sovereignty, and post-colonialism have engaged this new generation with political theology and the new pathways of thought that have opened in...