A Capitalist Manifesto

by Gary Wolfram

Overview

The Communist Manifesto of 1848—the blueprint for modern totalitarian government—promises utopia but delivers dictatorship, poverty and misery everywhere its tried. Yet many of the tenets of this ideology endure among leftist thinkers, despite repeated and universal failure. The question is why?

In A Capitalist Manifesto, Gary Wolfram answers that question with a clear explanation of the only economic system compatible with individual liberty, social justice and freedom: Capitalism. From barter to free markets, Wolfram explains the nature of money, the creation of wealth and the brilliance of a system based not on the state but rather on millions of unique individuals deciding what is best.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148432470
Publisher:	Dunlap Goddard
Publication date:	10/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	150
Sales rank:	448,262
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Dr. Gary Wolfram is the William E. Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Director of Economics at Hillsdale College, and President of Hillsdale Policy Group, a consulting firm specializing in taxation and policy analysis.
Dr. Wolfram’s public policy experience includes serving as Congressman Nick Smith’s Chief of Staff, Michigan’s Deputy State Treasurer for Taxation and Economic Policy under Governor John Engler, and Senior Economist to the Republican Senate in Michigan.
Dr. Wolfram graduated summa cum laude from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley and has taught at several colleges and universities, including Mount Holyoke College, The University of Michigan, and Washington State University. He was named Hillsdale College’s Professor of the Year for 2004 and received the Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence in 2011.

Editorial Reviews

"The best sign of deep knowledge is simplicity. Gary Wolfram, a master of the discipline of economics, shows that mastery here in explaining the basic truths of the discipline. They rival the law of gravity in their certainty, and they provide a guide as true as the North Star."

Hillsdale College, President - Larry Arnn

"I had thought until recently that the debate between capitalism and socialism was over, with socialism permanently buried. But I learned from the Obama administration that this hopeful vision was erroneous. Given this fragile state, it is valuable to teach our students more about the wonders of capitalism, and this book helps to fulfill that mission in a clear and engaging manner."

Harvard University - Robert Barro

"A clear and concise explanation of how markets work. Makes a strong case for why economic liberty is so important for human prosperity."

Cato Institute - Dan Mitchell

"A must read for those who understand that limited government is the best path to prosperity, and even more so for those who need to understand it."

The Wall Street Journal - Stephen Moore