In the wake of the economic disasters of the past decade, perhaps we could all use a refresher course in economics to help us understand. "The ABCs of Political Economy" provides a lively and accessible introduction to modern political economy. In this compelling book, informed by the work of such eminent economic philosophers as Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, Michal Kalecki, Joan Robinson, and Hyman Minksy, Robin Hahnel provides the essential tools to comprehend today s economic crises.
Hahnel explains the origins of the financial crisis of 2008, the ensuing Great Recession, and why...