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What Went Wrong with Capitalism
Book • 2024
Ruchir Sharma's "What Went Wrong with Capitalism" examines the detrimental effects of excessive government intervention in the economy.
Sharma argues that capitalism wasn't a failure, but rather was undermined by well-intentioned government actions.
The book explores how government interventions, from increased spending to excessive regulation, have distorted markets and hindered productivity growth.
Sharma uses historical examples and global case studies to support his analysis, offering insights into the insidious consequences of big government.
He proposes solutions focused on restoring market efficiency and reducing the burden of state intervention.
Sharma argues that capitalism wasn't a failure, but rather was undermined by well-intentioned government actions.
The book explores how government interventions, from increased spending to excessive regulation, have distorted markets and hindered productivity growth.
Sharma uses historical examples and global case studies to support his analysis, offering insights into the insidious consequences of big government.
He proposes solutions focused on restoring market efficiency and reducing the burden of state intervention.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Mentioned by Emily Maitlis as one of the best political books of 2024, offering a critique of modern capitalism.
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What went wrong with capitalism?
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Jesse Felder as a book highlighting the benefits of globalization for multinational US corporations.
Jesse Felder as a book highlighting the benefits of globalization for multinational US corporations.
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Recommended by Jesse Felder as a brilliant thinker and contrarian, discussing the global economic outlook.
Jesse Felder as a brilliant thinker and contrarian, discussing the global economic outlook.34 snips
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Mentioned by Ruchir Sharma when discussing financial trends for 2025.
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Mentioned by Bethany McLean and Luigi Zingales as a book tracing the roots of current disaffection with capitalism to government intervention.
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