Capitalism at a Crossroads

As the current capitalist system has been increasingly struggling to respond to the problems and uncertainties in the global economy, this book aims to identify the main economic, social, and ecological problems and discusses solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable economic system. Written by an international selection of contributors, it takes a wider perspective beyond classical orthodox economics.

By doing so, this book covers a wide range of topics, such as global warming and climate change, food and energy scarcity, rising inequality and debt issues, health, ecological, economic, and political crises, degrowth, green new deals, solidarity, economy, artificial intelligence, technological change, smart solutions, and smart cities. Discussing these topics, the book presents answers to the question of whether the current capitalist system is viable and provides suggestions for a fair, inclusive, and modern economic system.

Taking a comprehensive approach, the book will appeal to students, scholars, and researchers of heterodox and alternative economics.

Ali Ari is a Professor of Economics at Marmara University, Turkey. His research focuses on financial crises, energy, sustainable development, and the Turkish economy. Prof. Ari currently serves as the Director of the Research Center on France-Turkey Relations and as the Head of the French Programme of Political Science and Public Administration at Marmara University.