Vulture Capitalism : Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom
(Author) Grace Blakeley*A FOYLES TOP TEN READ FOR MARCH*'A galvanising takedown of neoliberalism's "free market" logic, one rooted in as much history as it is in current events' NAOMI KLEIN'A must-read for anyone keen to put the demos back in democracy' YANIS VAROUFAKISEverything you know about capitalism is wrong.Free markets aren't really free. Record corporate profits don't trickle down to everyone else. And we aren't empowered to make our own choices - they're made for us every day.In Vulture Capitalism, acclaimed journalist Grace Blakeley takes on the world's most powerful corporations by showing how the causes of our modern crisis are the intended result of our capitalist system. It's not broken, it's working exactly as planned. From JPMorgan to Boeing, Henry Ford to Richard Nixon, Blakeley shows us exactly where late-stage capitalism has gone wrong.Searing, explosive and timely, Vulture Capitalism is the book you need to understand what is happening in the world around you - and what you can do to change it.'Read this book if you want to make fundamental changes to the world' HA-JOON CHANG'If you've ever wondered why you (and everyone you know) feel so out of control of the world around you, this book will give you the answer' ASH SARKAR
Grace Blakeley
Grace Blakeley is a British author, economist, and political commentator known for her insightful analysis of economic and political issues. She has written extensively on topics such as inequality, capitalism, and neoliberalism. Blakeley's writing style is clear and engaging, making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience.
One of her most notable works is "Stolen: How to Save the World from Financialisation," in which she explores the detrimental impact of financialization on the global economy. In this book, Blakeley offers a critique of the current economic system and proposes alternative solutions to address the growing wealth gap.
Blakeley's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the genre of political economy, inspiring readers to rethink the status quo and consider alternative economic models. Her work has sparked important conversations around inequality and the need for systemic change in the way we think about economics.