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"Introduction" To "Symposium: The Fate Of Anglo-American Capitalism", Sandra J. Peart
"Introduction" To "Symposium: The Fate Of Anglo-American Capitalism", Sandra J. Peart
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The call for papers in this special issue asked whether there is a future for the robust sort of capitalism favoured by Adam Smith or whether we have reached a limit to Anglo-American capitalism as the engine of human betterment. Contemporary events loomed large late in 2008 and it seemed appropriate to consider whether Anglo-American capitalism was passing away. We were particularly interested in contributions that viewed current economic events through a lens informed by Smith's teaching on institutions, money and economic growth.