It is argued that while for the practitioners of capitalism – in accounting and business – the capital in their accounts is a debt to be repaid (or a thing to be kept), for economists, it has been considered a means (or even a resource or an asset) intended to be worn out. This category error has led to economists failing to comprehend the true nature of capitalism. On this basis, this book proposes a new definition of capitalism that brings about considerable changes in the attitude to be had towards this economic system, in particular, the means to bring about its replacement.
This book will be of significant interest to readers of political economy, history of economic thought, critical accounting and heterodox economics.
It is argued that while for the practitioners of capitalism – in accounting and business – the capital in their accounts is a debt to be repaid (or a thing to be kept), for economists, it has been considered a means (or even a resource or an asset) intended to be worn out. This category error has led to economists failing to comprehend the true nature of capitalism. On this basis, this book proposes a new definition of capitalism that brings about considerable changes in the attitude to be had towards this economic system, in particular, the means to bring about its replacement.
This book will be of significant interest to readers of political economy, history of economic thought, critical accounting and heterodox economics.
Economics, Accounting and the True Nature of Capitalism: Capitalism, Ecology and Democracy
220Economics, Accounting and the True Nature of Capitalism: Capitalism, Ecology and Democracy
220Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781032046600 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 05/31/2023 |
Series: | Economics and Humanities |
Pages: | 220 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |