Meghnad Desai Knihy

The resurgence of capitalism brings a surprising validation to Karl Marx's theories, exploring how his ideas resonate in contemporary economic discussions. The book delves into the contradictions and challenges of modern capitalism, highlighting Marx's relevance as a critical lens through which to understand current socioeconomic dynamics. It examines the implications of his thought in light of today's global market realities, inviting readers to reconsider the foundations of capitalism and its impact on society.

A frank assessment of economists' blindness before the financial crash in 2007-2008 and what must be done to avert a sequel The failure of economists to anticipate the global financial crisis and mitigate the impact of the ensuing recession has spurred a public outcry. Economists are under fire, but questions concerning exactly how to redeem the discipline remain unanswered. In this provocative book, renowned economist Meghnad Desai investigates the evolution of economics and maps its trajectory against the occurrence of major political events to provide a definitive answer. Desai underscores the contribution of hubris to economists' calamitous lack of foresight, and he makes a persuasive case for the profession to re-engage with the history of economic thought. He dismisses the notion that one over-arching paradigm can resolve all economic eventualities while urging that an array of already-available theories and approaches be considered anew for the insights they may provide toward preventing future economic catastrophes. With an accessible style and keen common sense, Desai offers a fresh perspective on some of the most important economic issues of our time.

Reflecting on seventy years of Indian democracy, the author examines the history and evolution of its institutions, highlighting both achievements and failures. Drawing from his experience in Britain's House of Lords, he offers insights into universal political features and uniquely Indian aspects. The book critically explores identity politics, coalition governments, and the contrasting political narratives of different regions. It serves as a candid meditation on the complexities of contemporary Indian political culture, providing an unflinching analysis of its practices and principles.

Set in the tumultuous eighteenth century India, the story unfolds during the decline of the Mughal Empire amidst civil unrest. Savitri, the Chief Minister's daughter, marries into a wealthy merchant family, adopting the name Anamika. Her life appears secure as she is expected to bear children and uphold her husband's legacy. However, the backdrop of political chaos and the struggle for power complicates her future, revealing the harsh realities of survival and ambition in a fractured society.

The Great War at Kurukshetra is over.Eighteen lakh men have died. But the winners are not happy. Yudhishthira andhis brothers are gripped with sorrow over what they have done. Who will bearthe child to continue the Kuru clan? Uttara? Will Asvatthama also destroy thechild that she is carrying? Hastinapuris barren of men of any age. It is the King's dharma to help every virgin inthe kingdom, cross into womanhood. But Yudhishthira fails. There is now adharmic crisis. The young woman, who will bear the child, must be found anotherking for the task before sunrise. Else, the kingdom will suffer even more. Whocan solve the problem? Krishna, who else! Or rather he knows such a king who can. It is Maya. But Maya declines to follow the king'sdharma. His refusal plunges the Kuru kingdom, and even Krishna himself, intoanother crisis. Whois Maya? Can Krishna eventually win him over? Mayabharata is a fascinating narration of the post-Mahabharata story, aided bythe deployment of the author's imaginative and creative powers.

In the face of Covid-19, how do we reinvent the way that economic policies are formed? This is a remarkable thesis by one of the foremost political economists of our time. Desai argues his point persuasively, with great erudition, insisting that in the twenty-first century, humanity must return to economics.

La singularidad de estas Lecciones de teoría económica marxista es que en ellas se unen una presentación clara y concisa de uno de los temas principales de El capital, un análisis de la validez de la teoría económica marxista a la luz de los cambios en el sistema capitalista posteriores a la segunda guerra mundial, y una insistencia en la vinculación de los conceptos marxistas con la lucha de clases que lleva al autor a poner de relieve la necesidad de analizar las relaciones de valor subyacentes a las relaciones de cambio, único camino para la comprensión de la explotación de clase. Desai realiza una extensa discusión de los intentos de economistas neoclásicos, como Samuelson y Morishima, para relacionar la obra de Marx con la corriente principal de la teoría económica, situándolos en el contexto del problema de la transformación de valores en precios y de la obra de Sraffa. En una última lección, el autor analiza la contribución a la teoría económica marxista de las conocidas obras de Baran y Sweezy, Mattick, y Glyn y Sutcliffe.