Democracy And Economic Planning: The Political Economy Of A Self-governing Society

by Pat Devine

Overview

This book is a wide-ranging analysis of the nature of economic planning in both capitalist and statist societies. It seeks to establish an alternative to market forces as a means of coordinating decentralized economic decisions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367003258
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/18/2020
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Pat Devine is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. He is the co-author of An Introduction to Industrial Economics and What On Earth Is To Be Done?

Table of Contents

Preface -- Introduction -- Introduction -- Historical Experience -- Capitalist Planning -- Central Planning -- Market Socialism -- Objectives -- The Socialization of Production -- Democracy -- Abolition of the Social Division of Labour -- Democratic Planning -- National Priorities and Planning -- Communities and Production Units -- Negotiated Coordination -- Conclusion -- Conclusion