Towards More Inclusive Varieties of Capitalism

Rising inequality in advanced economies is a global challenge and a major factor behind the current wave of geo-political disruption. It has been driven by a polarisation between regions which are creating wealth and benefitting from wealth creation, and those left behind. This justifies a wholesale reinvention of these capitalist systems. Focusing on the UK example, this Element presents evidence of systemic failure, with low productivity alongside higher levels of deprivation in city-regions outside of London. Comparisons show that this is a challenge for other advanced economies. Long term underinvestment in regions has reached a tipping point a centralised governments channels public resources into London, rather than 'levelling-up'. This Element proposes several 'intelligent interventions,' emphasising the need for stronger and more inclusive regional innovation systems, built on a deeper understanding of sustainable local growth pathways. Although based primarily on the UK experience, these policies are relevant beyond the UK context.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. The signs of failure; 3. The causes of failure; 4. A need for intelligent intervention; 5. Recommendations for new varieties of capitalism; 6. Conclusions; References.

Product details

• Authors: Simon (Zhejiang University) Collinson, Collinson Simon
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781009513579
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0951357-9
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Reinventing Capitalism
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Capitalism, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, Poverty & unemployment, Business innovation, economic growth, Economic systems & structures, Poverty and precarity