--- product_id: 100912922 title: "The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties – Bill Gates Recommendation: Realistic Solutions to Inequality and Populism" price: "VT8194" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100912922-the-future-of-capitalism-facing-the-new-anxieties-bill-gates store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties – Bill Gates Recommendation: Realistic Solutions to Inequality and Populism **Price:** VT8194 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties – Bill Gates Recommendation: Realistic Solutions to Inequality and Populism - **How much does it cost?** VT8194 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100912922-the-future-of-capitalism-facing-the-new-anxieties-bill-gates) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties – Bill Gates Recommendation: Realistic Solutions to Inequality and Populism [Collier, Paul] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties – Bill Gates Recommendation: Realistic Solutions to Inequality and Populism Review: An Immensely Ambitious Book - The Future of Capitalism is an immensely ambitious book. Written for an educated but non-technical audience, Collier explicitly states that he wants the ideas in this book to heal the current socio-economic crisis and ground capitalist states for the next generation. Instead of trying to argue about whether Collier’s effort is successful, something impossible to achieve in a brief review, I would rather summarize Collier’s major ideas. In this way the prospective reader can judge for himself/herself whether the book’s project is something they would entertain reading. Collier’s primary diagnosis of the ills confronting capitalism is that it relies on an oversimplified understanding of the individual. Based on the ideas of Bentham and Mill, economists have tended to view human beings as simply making rational decisions to maximize utility. By doing so, they’ve left out key dimensions of human psychology, primarily the need for social esteem or respect. Because of this highly individualistic philosophy Western societies have lost the social cohesion that marked the period from 1945-1970. Added to this is an increasingly simplified notion of the firm. Based on the ideas of Milton Friedman, the firm is supposed to solely maximize profits. Any responsibilities outside of this to its employees/consumers is ignored. In keeping with these two fallacious notions, conservatives have increasingly viewed their task as simply removing government from the market. Liberals have tended to see themselves as an enlightened elite who must steer the economy to monetarily compensate those whom the market hasn’t sufficiently rewarded. In place of this Collier calls for social maternalism. A state which, eschewing ideology, makes pragmatic policy choices to build a true national community and makes certain that all citizens have the possibility for a life resulting in social respect. Collier’s analysis is, of course, much more detailed and his pragmatic policy recommendations are manifold. But I hope I’ve given the prospective reader an idea of how ambitious this book is and whether the type of ideas conveyed would be of interest. Personally, for what it’s worth, I found myself agreeing with Collier’s depiction of the current socio-economic climate but doubtful as to whether his policy prescriptions would be enough to provide a remedy. But I still gave the book five stars because, to my knowledge, there are few academics willing to write for a non-technical audience a book with ambitions such as these. Relatively easy to read, with clear prose and ample examples to drive the narrative, I hope the book is given the serious consideration it deserves. In short, for those who worry about the future of capitalist societies a must read. Review: Thorough and thoughtful - I enjoyed this book very much in that it raised many taken-for-granted and/or populist concepts which are part of my own daily calculus in governing how I perceive and react about our world. The book was not an easy piece to write and and Collier elegantly addressed many sensitive points where opinions are split and conflicted by many ideologues. What I appreciate the most from the book is the simple concept of social materialism vs state paternalism, and the criticality of returning back to a ethical man, family, firm, and society. Contrary to my thinking (that the future of capitalism can be absolved by new economic theories and models), Collier hits the point about humans being social animals and the core of making it work is recognizing that we all rely and benefit off of each other. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,723,597 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #987 in Theory of Economics #1,036 in Economic Conditions (Books) #1,253 in Sociology of Class | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (762) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.89 x 9 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0062748653 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062748652 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | December 4, 2018 | | Publisher | Harper | ## Images ![The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties – Bill Gates Recommendation: Realistic Solutions to Inequality and Populism - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VCRbk54TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Immensely Ambitious Book *by A***S on December 6, 2018* The Future of Capitalism is an immensely ambitious book. Written for an educated but non-technical audience, Collier explicitly states that he wants the ideas in this book to heal the current socio-economic crisis and ground capitalist states for the next generation. Instead of trying to argue about whether Collier’s effort is successful, something impossible to achieve in a brief review, I would rather summarize Collier’s major ideas. In this way the prospective reader can judge for himself/herself whether the book’s project is something they would entertain reading. Collier’s primary diagnosis of the ills confronting capitalism is that it relies on an oversimplified understanding of the individual. Based on the ideas of Bentham and Mill, economists have tended to view human beings as simply making rational decisions to maximize utility. By doing so, they’ve left out key dimensions of human psychology, primarily the need for social esteem or respect. Because of this highly individualistic philosophy Western societies have lost the social cohesion that marked the period from 1945-1970. Added to this is an increasingly simplified notion of the firm. Based on the ideas of Milton Friedman, the firm is supposed to solely maximize profits. Any responsibilities outside of this to its employees/consumers is ignored. In keeping with these two fallacious notions, conservatives have increasingly viewed their task as simply removing government from the market. Liberals have tended to see themselves as an enlightened elite who must steer the economy to monetarily compensate those whom the market hasn’t sufficiently rewarded. In place of this Collier calls for social maternalism. A state which, eschewing ideology, makes pragmatic policy choices to build a true national community and makes certain that all citizens have the possibility for a life resulting in social respect. Collier’s analysis is, of course, much more detailed and his pragmatic policy recommendations are manifold. But I hope I’ve given the prospective reader an idea of how ambitious this book is and whether the type of ideas conveyed would be of interest. Personally, for what it’s worth, I found myself agreeing with Collier’s depiction of the current socio-economic climate but doubtful as to whether his policy prescriptions would be enough to provide a remedy. But I still gave the book five stars because, to my knowledge, there are few academics willing to write for a non-technical audience a book with ambitions such as these. Relatively easy to read, with clear prose and ample examples to drive the narrative, I hope the book is given the serious consideration it deserves. In short, for those who worry about the future of capitalist societies a must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thorough and thoughtful *by M***O on December 7, 2019* I enjoyed this book very much in that it raised many taken-for-granted and/or populist concepts which are part of my own daily calculus in governing how I perceive and react about our world. The book was not an easy piece to write and and Collier elegantly addressed many sensitive points where opinions are split and conflicted by many ideologues. What I appreciate the most from the book is the simple concept of social materialism vs state paternalism, and the criticality of returning back to a ethical man, family, firm, and society. Contrary to my thinking (that the future of capitalism can be absolved by new economic theories and models), Collier hits the point about humans being social animals and the core of making it work is recognizing that we all rely and benefit off of each other. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just right for the layman *by G***I on December 22, 2019* Disparate fields of inquiry brought together for an educating read; Economic thought, political calculation, history, philosophy, social policy. It's all here and brought to bear on today's issues. Mr. Collier kept me interested throughout and left me with a little hope in these hyper-partisan times! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100912922-the-future-of-capitalism-facing-the-new-anxieties-bill-gates](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100912922-the-future-of-capitalism-facing-the-new-anxieties-bill-gates) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*