Panic Rules!

A common-sense handbook to globalization and its problems - brief, clear, and easy to understand; Critical of neoliberalism as well as institutions like the IMF; Includes a case study of the Asian economic crisis; For years, people have been asking what to read to understand the global economy, its institutions, its crises, the reasons for the particular forms it has taken and their effects-and what they can do about it. Is there really 'No Alternative, ' as constantly proclaimed? Why these arrangements and principles, not others? Robin Hahnel has written that book: lucid, enlightening, deeply-informed, wide-ranging, and constructive. It's just what has been needed.' Noam Chomsky 'At last, a common-sense handbook for understanding globalization and today' growing crisis of world-wide inequality. Panic Rules! provides a clearly written and cogent analysis of what's really wrong with the global economy while providing a critical approach toward the development of real progressive alternatives.' Manning Marable, Columbia University Penic Rules! explains the global economy and the crisis and lays out a constructive alternative for progressives to rally around. Panic Rules! is a short accessible and conversational book, particularly useful as a primer for activists, teachers, and anyone interested in a coherent progressive perspective on global finances