Robin Hahnel is a radical economist and political activist whose work is informed by the analyses of Marx, Keynes, Piero Sraffa, Michał Kalecki, and Joan Robinson. He is best known for his contributions to participatory economics alongside Michael Albert. Hahnel's political philosophy is rooted in the New Left and expresses sympathy for libertarian socialism. His extensive experience advising on economic matters globally enriches his theoretical approach.
Focusing on comprehensive development planning, this book offers a proposal aimed at maximizing public involvement while ensuring fair distribution of economic burdens and benefits. It emphasizes environmental sustainability and efficient use of limited resources, presenting a framework for organizing and executing economic strategies that align with democratic principles.
What would a viable free and democratic society look like? Poverty, exploitation, instability, hierarchy, subordination, environmental exhaustion, radical inequalities of wealth and power—it is not difficult to list capitalism’s myriad injustices. But is there a preferable and workable alternative? Alternatives to Capitalism: Proposals for a Democratic Economy presents a debate between two such possibilities: Robin Hahnel’s “participatory economics” and Erik Olin Wright’s “real utopian” socialism. It is a detailed and rewarding discussion that illuminates a range of issues and dilemmas of crucial importance to any serious effort to build a better world.
Vorschläge für eine demokratische Ökonomie
Die Autoren Robin Hahnel und Erik Olin Wright diskutieren in diesem Buch alternative Wirtschaftsmodelle jenseits von Kapitalismus und zentraler Planwirtschaft. Sie entwickeln Konzepte für eine partizipatorische Ökonomie, die soziale Gerechtigkeit, ökologische Nachhaltigkeit sowie Effizienz und Demokratie vereint.