Open Varieties of Capitalism: Continuity, Change and Performances [Hardcover]

Uwe Becker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 21, 2009

Presenting capitalisms as open, system-like configurations, this book argues four ideal-typical varieties (liberal, statist, corporatist, meso-communitarian) and analyzes the socio-economic performances of advanced capitalisms.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'In this book, Uwe Becker provides the last word on the varieties of capitalism in all their varieties. He combines reasoned critique with a highly innovative argument in which he conceives of capitalist political economies as open systems, and for which he identifies four ideal-types. A must-read for those interested in understanding capitalism in all its complexity.' - Vivien A. Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, Boston University, USA 'Uwe Becker has produced an essential analysis of the varieties of capitalism perspective. He subjects its theoretical underpinnings, methodological approaches and empirical findings to sustained and intense critical evaluation. The result is a book full of ideas, empirical data and theoretical challenges that will be required reading for anybody interested in the area.' - Glenn Morgan, Warwick Business School, UK 'Have you ever wondered about the value of stylized variants of Varieties of Capitalism or Legal Families, notably their performance implications? Here is your best bet for a thorough empirical synthesis and critique, a book which in detail analyzes why different countries perform differently in different ways. It comes just in time.' - Arndt Sorge, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin, Germany and University of Groningen, The Netherlands

About the Author

UWE BECKER is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Earlier publications include Employment Miracles (2005; ed. with H.Schwartz), Europese De¬mocratieën (1999), Kapitalistische Dynamik und politisches Kräftespiel (1986) as well as articles in relevant journals like Socio-Economic Review, New Political Economy and Journal of European Social Policy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (July 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230201644
• ISBN-13: 978-0230201644
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,702,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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