Capitalism: A Short History by Jürgen Kocka | Book CLub

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Pages to read: 171
ISBN: 9780691178226 (Originally listed edition & Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•What is capitalism? How has the word changed meaning?
•What is capital? How has the word changed meaning?
•What is merchant capitalism?
•How did the Enlightenment shape capitalism?
•What is utopian capitalism?
•How did industrialization change capitalism?
•How do markets operate?
•Is there a need for a state?
•What are the problems with capitalism?
•What inspired the labor movement?
•What are business cycles?
•How did Karl Marks influence capitalism?
•How did Joseph Schumpeter influence capitalism?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.