Growing a New Economy: Beyond Crisis Capitalism and Environmental Destruction

In recent years, an increasing number of experts and think tanks
have suggested that we need a new economy, beyond old style
capitalism and socialism. The authors of Growing a New Economy,
Roar Ramesh Bjonnes and Caroline Hargreaves, attempt to introduce
just such an economy. The book not only challenges neoliberal
thinking, but also socialist and even green narratives, creating
a new discourse for a post-capitalist future.


The book not only summarizes the latest, hard-hitting critique
from the experts; it continues with a deep-probing analysis of
the data. Most importantly, it concludes with a set of practical
solutions. The authors present a radically new macro-economic
system unlike anything the progressive left or the greens have
offered so far. The authors of Growing a New Economy believe this
new economy may not only balance our budget, but also help create
more economic equality, as well as save our rapidly deteriorating
environment.


In this riveting episode, Vikram and Ramesh explore the ideas
contained in Growing a New Economy vis a vis the rapidly shifting
political landscape and the the upcoming US elections. Is deep,
systemic change possible under the current two-party paradigm? Is
it in the interest of America's corporate overlords to allow
radical, sweeping changes proposed by freethinkers? Is Joe Biden
a candidate for real change or does he represent business as
usual? What was the true legacy of Obama's presidency? Why was
Bernie Sanders edged out of the race by establishment democrats?
Can Americans ever learn to see beyond the democrat-republican
dichotomy? What is the Scandinavian model and what lessons does
it have for America?