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?