Economy and State A Sociological Perspective - Economy and Society

Should governments be involved in economic affairs? Challenging prevailing wisdom about the benefits of self-regulating markets, Nina Bandelj and Elizabeth Sowers offer a uniquely sociological perspective to emphasize that states can never be divorced from economy. From defining property rights and regulating commodification of labor to setting corporate governance standards and international exchange rules, the state continuously manages the functioning of markets and influences economic outcomes for individuals, firms and nations. The authors bring together classical interventions and cutting-edge contemporary research in economic sociology to discuss six broad areas of economy/state connection: property, money, labor, firms, national economic growth, and global economic exchange. A wealth of empirical examples and illustrations reveals that even if the nature of state influence on economy varies across contexts, it is always dependent on social forces. This accessible and engaging book will be essential reading for upper-level students of economic sociology, and those interested in the major economic dilemmas of our times. .

ISBN:	9780745644554
Publisher:	Polity Press
Imprint:	Polity Press
Published date:	06 Aug 2010
DEWEY:	330.1
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	245
Weight:	352g
Height:	147mm
Width:	209mm
Spine width:	21mm

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