Bavel, B. J. P. van,  1964- <br/><br/>
The invisible hand? :  how market economies have emerged and declined since AD 500 / 
Bas van Bavel. 
 - First edition. 
 - 1 online resource :  illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) 
<br/><br/> This edition previously issued in print: 2016. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Bas van Bavel offers a panoramic view of over 1000 years of history to understand why market economies are fundamentally incompatible with long-run prosperity, equity, and broad participation in decision-making. He also connects with current debates on the future of capitalism and the causes and effects of inequality. 
<br/><br/> Specialized. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780191779084 (ebook) :  No price 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Capitalism--History.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HB501 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>330.12209