About this episode
The episode discusses the potential end of capitalism and the factors influencing its possible demise.
Socialists have long predicted capitalism’s overthrow and replacement by a better system. But do we have any reason to believe capitalism must come to an end? On the latest episode of Confronting Capitalism , Melissa Naschek and Vivek Chibber discuss the role of economic and ecological crises in capitalism’s possible demise. Just as it is a mistake to think that capitalism will last forever, it’s also unrealistic to think that it is destined to collapse. The latest issue of Catalyst is out, and you can subscribe for just $20 using the code CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM: https://catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?code=CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM Have a question for us? Write to us by email: confronting.capitalism@jacobin.com Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber is produced by Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy and published by Jacobin. Music by Zonkey.
People in this episode
Host: Vivek Chibber
Guest: Melissa Naschek
Topics covered
- capitalism
- socialism
- economic crises
- ecological crises
- political theory
Keywords
- capitalism
- socialism
- economic crisis
- ecological crisis
- political theory
- collapse
- Catalyst
Sponsors
Catalyst
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, Jacobin, Catalyst
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