Marxian Economics

An Introduction
1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-1-5095-4797-5
Verlag: Polity Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 640 g

More and more people have turned to Marxian economics in recent years. But isn't it a defunct branch of the 'dismal science', disproven by the experience of the past 150 years, of no interest to anyone except historians?

In this book, David Ruccio demonstrates why the answer to that question is a resounding 'no'. He offers a clear and accessible introduction to the basic concepts and theoretical strategies of Marxian economics, its key differences from mainstream economics, and its many applications to the real world. Focusing on Marx's critique of both mainstream economic theory and capitalism, Ruccio extends that analysis to contemporary topics--from inequality and economic crises to racial capitalism and the climate crisis--and outlines the key debates among Marxian economists. He concludes with a discussion of the ways Marxian economists today think about the possibility of moving beyond capitalism.

The book is suitable for students and professors, as well as readers outside the academy interested in learning about Marxian economics. It will be useful both as a stand-alone text and as a companion to reading Capital.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ruccio, David F

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Wirtschaftstheorie, Wirtschaftsphilosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgements

Glossary

References

Variables

Part 1

Chapter 1 Marxian Economics Today

Chapter 2 Marxian Versus Mainstream Economics

Chapter 3 Origins of the Marxian Critique of Political Economy

Part 2

Chapter 4 Commodities and Money

Chapter 5 Surplus-Value and Exploitation

Chapter 6 Profits, Wages, and Distribution of Surplus-Value

Part 3

Chapter 7 Applications of Marxian Economics

Chapter 8 Debates in and around Marxian Economics

Chapter 9 Transitions to and from Capitalism

Notes

Index

Über Autor(innen)

David F. Ruccio is Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.