The Capitalist Manifesto

By Louis O. Kelso, Mortimer J. Adler, mortimer j adler

Book Overview

The Capitalist Manifesto by Louis O. Kelso is a comprehensive guide to the principles of capitalism and how they can be applied to create a more just and equitable society. Drawing on his extensive experience as a lawyer, economist, and social philosopher, Kelso argues that capitalism is the only economic system that can provide widespread prosperity and opportunity for all.The book begins by examining the basic principles of capitalism, including private property, free markets, and the profit motive. Kelso then explores how these principles can be used to create a more democratic and participatory economy, where workers have a stake in the ownership and management of their workplaces.Throughout the book, Kelso emphasizes the importance of broad-based ownership and access to capital as a means of promoting economic democracy and reducing inequality. He also offers practical solutions for implementing these ideas, including the creation of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and other forms of worker ownership.Overall, The Capitalist Manifesto is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the potential of capitalism to create a more just and equitable society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in economics, politics, or social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258052067
• ISBN13: 9781258052065
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Capitalism that embraces democracy.

This is one of those books that needs to be read from front to back. No fair peeking to see “Who done it.” Louis O. Kelso carries you step by step through the pitfalls of political systems, including capitalism, to a more robust form of political freedom that can only be achieved with economic freedom. Who owns the Alaska pipeline? What is leisure, and how does it benefit humanity? We are moving out of a labor-based world and need to adjust our way of thinking. As with most economic heroes, this is a third alternative to what appear to be black-and-white problems. Usually, this only works on paper. But there are practical examples. This book is an eye-opener, and you will look at what you see on TV and read in a new way. Do not confuse this system with any previously read book. While reading this, you must keep in mind that it was written a while ago. Be sure to catch up with the changes and a newer understanding by reading “The New Capitalists: A Proposal to Free Economic Growth from the Slavery of Savings.” “The New Capitalists: A Proposal to Free Economic Growth from the Slavery of Savings” ISBN-13: 9780837182117