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Democracy and Economic Planning - (Aspects of Political Economy) by Pat Devine (Paperback)

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  • This book is a wide-ranging analysis of the nature of economic planning in both capitalist and statist societies.
  • About the Author: Pat Devine is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester.
  • 320 Pages
  • Philosophy, Political
  • Series Name: Aspects of Political Economy

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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.

Devine begins with an analysis of the theory and practice of capitalist planning, central planning and 'market socialism'. He argues that, while market socialism is
currently favoured by many economists who reject both capitalism and the command planning of the Soviet model, it cannot fulfil the promises held out for it.

In the remainder of the book Devine elaborates an alternative model based on the novel idea of 'negotiated coordination'. The model combines system-wide with decentralized decision-making, recognizes the existence of differences of interest and incorporates a transformative dynamic in which individuals modify their attitudes in the light of the positions of others. The model offers a detailed account of how economic activity could be organised in a self-governing society.

Democracy and Economic Planning will be of interest to students of economics, politics, sociology, and geography, as well as to a more general audience concerned with the nature of, and prospects for, socialism and democracy - life after capitalism.



Review Quotes




"A historically important step toward a genuine socialism that maintains the essential element of planned coordination of critical economic activities. The maturing discussion about alternatives to capitalism will benefit greatly from continued debate, update and revision of its ideas."
Science and Society

"In this fascinating book, which deserves to be widely read, Pat Devine raises numerous important and interesting questions about the management of the economy."
Times Higher Educational Supplement

"A democratically planned socialist economy - perhaps along the lines of Pat Devine's model of negotiated coordination - offers the best hope of realizing the values of the
anti-capitalist movement."
Alex Callinicos, King's College, London




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?
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)
Weight: .94 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Series Title: Aspects of Political Economy
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Political
Publisher: Polity Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Pat Devine
Language: English
Street Date: July 26, 2010
TCIN: 90501517
UPC: 9780745634791
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-2497
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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