ABSTRACT

First published in 1982, The Liberation of Capital develops a challenging and critical confrontation of orthodox and Marxist theories of capital with the unifying concept of ‘free capital’ – human creativity and intellectually-derived productivity. He argues that progress must include the recognition of the essentially organic nature of the economy and that it will proceed through the level of understanding of all engaged in the development of participation. He advocates a variety of practical proposals, including the contractual sharing of added value. This is a book which everyone interested in industrial participation and capital theory should read, whether in the academic world, in management, in government or on the shop floor.

chapter Chapter 1|20 pages

Historical Origins

chapter Chapter 2|13 pages

Aspects of Free Capital Formation

chapter Chapter 3|29 pages

Limitations of Individualised Ownership

chapter Chapter 4|13 pages

Ownership of the Land

chapter Chapter 5|33 pages

Historical Forces behind Capital Ownership

chapter Chapter 6|27 pages

New-Style Companies

chapter Chapter 7|29 pages

Consequences

chapter Chapter 8|37 pages

Transforming Economics

chapter Chapter 9|15 pages

The Motive Force of the Economy