50 Capitalism Ideas You Really Need to Know

In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jonathan Portes demystifies the fundamental concepts of capitalism - from its history, core theories and key institutions to its current-day political power and social impact.

From stock markets to banks, globalization to Marxism, 50 Capitalism Ideas is a complete introduction to the most the world’s dominant economic system.

Jonathan Portes is the former Director of, and a Principal Research Fellow at, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. Previously, he was the Chief Economist at the UK Cabinet Office, where he advised the government on economic strategy. He writes for the Financial Times, Guardian, Telegraph, Times, New Statesman and TheSpectator, and has commented on a wide variety of economic issues on BBC, Sky and international television channels.