Capitalism Then and Now

by Harold James

Harold James

Harold James is Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University, and author of The Roman Predicament.

Is globalization reversible? Do currencies rise and fall like empires? How does culture influence economic development and performance? Is “authoritarian capitalism” in China and Russia viable? Can international institutions like the IMF really shape the world economy?

The past, particularly where economics is concerned, can inform our judgments about the present. But, too often, history is misremembered, or manipulated in order to cater to the interests of the moment. Harold James, professor of history and international affairs at Princeton University and one of the premier economic historians of our time, is renowned for his scrupulous investigations of how the ideas, trends, and forces of the past have shaped – and continue to shape – the way we bank, how we trade, and what we tax. Each month, Harold James’s commentaries in Capitalism Now and Then, written exclusively for Project Syndicate, bring his commitment to historical truth and balanced judgment to the vital economic questions of our times.

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Date	Title / Authors	Available Languages
November 2008	A New Bretton Woods? by Harold James
October 2008	The Art of Finance by Harold James
September 2008	The Geopolitical Consequences of the Financial Crisis by Harold James
September 2008	Browser Wars II by Harold James