This text is an accessible introduction to modern political economy. While informed by the work of Marx, Keynes, Veblen, Kalecki and other great political economists, the book teaches the reader the essential tools necessary to understand economic issues today from a modern perspective.

This text is an accessible introduction to modern political economy. While informed by the work of Marx, Keynes, Veblen, Kalecki and other great political economists, the book teaches the reader the essential tools necessary to understand economic issues today from a modern perspective, searching for ways to replace the economics of competition and greed with the economics of equitable cooperation. The text is designed to empower people who are dissatisfied with today's economies but are often intimidated by conventional economic analysis. No previous economics background is assumed, and everything is explained in verbal form in eight core chapters.

Introduction
Economics and Liberating Theory
What Should We Demand from Our Economy?
A Simple Corn Model
Markets. Guided by an Invisible Hand or Foot?
Micro Economic Models
Macro Economics. Aggregate Demand as Leading Lady
Money, Banks and Finance
International Economics: Mutual Benefit or Imperialism?
Macro Economic Models
What Is To Be Undone?

The Economics of Competition and Greed
What Is To Be Done?
The Economics of Equitable Cooperation
Conclusion
Notes
Index.