Bremmer, Ian, 1969-

The end of the free market : who wins the war between states and corporations? / Ian Bremmer. - New York, N.Y. : Portfolio, 2010. - 230 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-221) and index.

The rise of a new system -- A brief history of capitalism -- State capitalism: what it is and how it happened -- State capitalism around the world -- The challenge -- Meeting the challenge.

This work details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive local economies through ownership of market-dominant companies. This trend, Bremmer argues, threatens America's competitive edge and the conduct of free markets everywhere.

9781591843016


Capitalism--Communist countries.
Capitalism--Developing countries.
Government ownership--Communist countries.
Government ownership--Developing countries.


Communist countries--Economic policy.

HC704 / .B72 2010

330.12.2