Democracy And Economic Planning: The Political Economy Of A Self-governing Society

by Pat Devine

Overview

This book is a wide-ranging analysis of the nature of economic planning in both capitalist and statist societies. It seeks to establish an alternative to market forces as a means of coordinating decentralized economic decisions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367003258
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/18/2020
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Pat Devine is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. He is the co-author of An Introduction to Industrial Economics and What On Earth Is To Be Done?

Table of Contents

Preface — Introduction — Introduction — Historical Experience — Capitalist Planning — Central Planning — Market Socialism — Objectives — The Socialization of Production — Democracy — Abolition of the Social Division of Labour — Democratic Planning — National Priorities and Planning — Communities and Production Units — Negotiated Coordination — Conclusion — Conclusion