Phillip J. Bryson Libros

Henry George the greatest, most famous and most rejected of early American economists who trained himself in classical economics and developed a theory of a 'single tax'. There is much literature on many specific facets and aspects of George's work, but we lack a book which provides an overview of George's economics... until now! Inhaltsverzeichnis Henry George's Pursuit of Knowledge: On Methodology and Methods The Life and Economics of Henry George Henry George's Theory of Distribution Appendix Henry George on Free Trade and Protection Henry George on Land and Land Policy Henry George and Modern Economics Appendix

Focusing on the evolution of socialism during the Obama administration, the book delves into the political landscape of America as socialist ideas gained traction. Professor Bryson, with decades of research on socialist economies, expresses concern for the nation's political future. This sequel builds on his extensive three-volume treatise, which analyzes socialist and Marxist theories, the impact of central economic planning in various countries, and the attempts to reshape the American economy during that era.

The author expresses concern about the potential rise of socialism in the U.S., drawing lessons from the failures of "hard" socialism in totalitarian regimes that strip citizens of rights and lead to widespread poverty. He argues that the disastrous consequences stem from state ownership and control of industries. In contrast, he advocates for a "soft" variant of socialism, exemplified by Scandinavian models, which focuses on income redistribution without state ownership of production, allowing for freedom and a functional economy.

A study of the performance of the East German economy in the final phases of the Honecker era. The book also covers the growing external pressure that perestroika created on the East German economy and the failure of the Honecker regime to respond to it