Zukunft der Weltwirtschaft

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The text explores various forms of capitalism, including oligarchic, state, state-oligopoly, democratic capitalism, and market economy. It examines lessons learned from economic crises, focusing on the monetary, real economic, and political sectors. Theories of globalization are discussed, referencing Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Eli Heckscher, Bertil Ohlin, Paul Krugman, systemic competitiveness, and ecological economics. The text identifies key drivers of globalization such as international capital, multinational corporations, decreasing transport costs, migration, international trade, and the internet, while also critiquing global institutions like the WTO, IMF, ILO, and WWA. Counterforces to globalization are analyzed, including financial and debt crises, erratic exchange rate fluctuations, external economic imbalances, rising protectionism, the establishment of regional economic zones, and export-driven countries. Democratic forces opposing globalization are highlighted, addressing growing nationalism, income inequality, mass voting behavior, self-serving politics, and the role of NGOs like Attac. Finally, the text contemplates the future of the global economy, presenting various scenarios and key points for achieving a "level playing field." It concludes with remarks on the discussed themes and includes a bibliography and index for further reference.