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Odds & Ends: The 3rd Certainty Edition | 27 comments (27 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
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Russia isn't really what i know most about... but if you want an account of violence and capitalism, you should try the Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi... but you may have already read that.

Otherwise, most of the foreword by stiglitz is on google books. there

Rien n'est gratuit en ce bas monde. Tout s'expie, le bien comme le mal, se paie tot ou tard. Le bien c'est beaucoup plus cher, forcement. Celine

by UnEstranAvecVueSurMer (holopherne ahem gmail) on Fri Feb 15th, 2008 at 09:39:02 AM EST
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Thanks; I am always appreciative of reading recommendations.  My mental acuity leaves something to be desired at the moment, so it might be a bit before I get around to it.

For the time being, I'm glad to see people coming out in support of my long-held suspicion that democracy (you know, what's supposed to be good about it) and capitalism are not only NOT inextricably linked or in any way complimentary to each other, but that capitalism can only undermine the "free and fair" society democracy is meant to ensure...  


"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Fri Feb 15th, 2008 at 11:11:58 AM EST
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Ah don't rush, it's quite a  read. 1944 economics mixed with references from everywhere...

I was about to sum up the thesis, but then I figured I should finish it before I do that...

Rien n'est gratuit en ce bas monde. Tout s'expie, le bien comme le mal, se paie tot ou tard. Le bien c'est beaucoup plus cher, forcement. Celine

by UnEstranAvecVueSurMer (holopherne ahem gmail) on Fri Feb 15th, 2008 at 11:30:33 AM EST
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Plus, if I may point to the diary about that book...

 

Un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères

by linca (antonin POINT lucas AROBASE gmail.com) on Fri Feb 15th, 2008 at 07:42:35 PM EST
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Thanks. I'll compare my understanding when i'm done.

Rien n'est gratuit en ce bas monde. Tout s'expie, le bien comme le mal, se paie tot ou tard. Le bien c'est beaucoup plus cher, forcement. Celine
by UnEstranAvecVueSurMer (holopherne ahem gmail) on Sat Feb 16th, 2008 at 01:35:00 PM EST
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Odds & Ends: The 3rd Certainty Edition | 27 comments (27 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
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