The future of capitalism will be decided in the cities
The future of capitalism will be decided in the cities
Author(s): Mikael Stigendal
Subject(s): Politics, Economy, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Sociology, Welfare systems, Economic development, Law on Economics, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Globalization, EU-Legislation
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Poznaniu
Keywords: European Union;crisis 2008+;economic growth and development;cities;capitalism;
Summary/Abstract: Author considers the problematic of growth in a study of the potential for local solutions (in cities in particular) for overcoming the contradictions of financialised capitalism and the dominance of exchange value. This would include, apart from new methods of measuring 'growth', recognizing an strengthening needs-driven growth and production outside the market with particular reference to the relationship between 'growth' and welfare. Author sees the particular potential for reshaping the EU's Structural Funds and more specific funds like URBAN and URBACT for promoting locally legitimated innovative projects which prioritise use values.
Book: The deepening crisis of the European Union: the case for radical change
- Page Range: 195-210
- Page Count: 16
- Publication Year: 2014
- Language: English
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