Guglielmo Carchedi Livres

Transcending the arid formalism of present-day economic theory, Frontiers of Political Economy develops a new and accessible perspective on the world economy. Guglielmo Carchedi identifies and analyses three key features of modern capitalism: the rapidly increasing share of human labour needed for the advancement of science and technology rather than for the production of goods; the global, rather than national, nature of production, distribution and consumption; and the dominance of the oligopolies. This analysis enables Carchedi to explore new theoretical frontiers: from an original theory of mental and material labour to an investigation of the conditions under which mental labour produces value; from an assessment of the class structure of modern capitalism to an appraisal of the social content of science and technology; from an alternative account of crises, inflation and stagflation to a study of their relation to the destruction of value and to arms production. He also cast fresh light on a number of basic contemporary issues—including the present financial and monetary crisis—and surveys the most important recent controversies in language accessible to non-specialists. Rigorous and wide-ranging, but written with great lucidity, Frontiers of Political Economy is an essential book for both specialists and students in economics and politics.

A sweeping, authoritative and accessible overview of major issues in the global economy from a Marxist perspective

Marx's methods of inquiry, often viewed as obscure, have led many academics to overlook his significant ideas. The book delves into the nuances of his theories, challenging the dismissal by exploring their relevance and impact on contemporary thought. It aims to clarify Marx's concepts and their implications for understanding society, economics, and politics, encouraging a reevaluation of his contributions in the modern context.

In this innovative work, Guglielmo Carchedi argues that only an analysis centered on class as the basic unit of social life, with production and distribution of value understood as the bedrock of the economy, can throw light on the internal contradictions of European economic integration.Two specific themes emerge from this radical approach. First, familiar topics such as competition and social policy, economic and monetary union, the Common Agricultural Policy and immigration, are treated in an original manner. Second, subjects usually ignored in the standard textbooks, for instance the role of interest groups in the Union’s decision-making process, are shown to be of crucial importance in understanding the economics of the European Union. This work therefore provides both an introduction to and a critique of the European project.The book’s central message however, is that another sort of Europe is possible, one based on the erosion of economic polarization, on the abolition of Europe’s imperialist relations with the Third World, and on the creation of truly democratic institutions of self-determination.

Focusing on the economic identification of social classes, this work delves into the dynamics within developed capitalist nations. Originally published in 1977, it explores how economic factors shape class distinctions and influences societal structures. The analysis provides insight into the complexities of class identity and its implications in a capitalist framework.

Focusing on the dynamics of labor and capital, this work presents a cohesive theory that examines how labor is dominated by capital. It explores the capitalist nature inherent in both product relations and productive forces, offering critical insights into class analysis. First published in 1983, it remains a significant contribution to understanding the complexities of economic relationships and class struggles.