The Accumulation of Freedom : Writings on Anarchist Economics

The only crisis of capitalism is capitalism itself. Let's toss credit default swaps, bailouts, environmental externalities and, while we're at it, private ownership of production in the dustbin of history. The Accumulation of Freedom brings together economists, historians, theorists, and activists for a first-of-its-kind study of anarchist economics. The editors aren't trying to subvert the notion of economics—they accept the standard definition, but reject the notion that capitalism or central planning are acceptable ways to organize economic life. Praise for Accumulation of Freedom: "The Accumulation of Freedom fills a vital need for beginning a serious dialogue about alternatives to capitalist globalization and the continuing ruthless exploitation of labor and natural resources. This is a comprehensive guide for all of us to think about how we might create not only a sustainable future, but one based on justice, community and freedom."—Benjamin Frymer, Project Censored "This is an amazing, timely, and important book, providing a needed alternative perspective on the future, if we are to have one."—Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, author of Outlaw Woman "This book addresses a broadening interest in anarchism – as both theory and politics – in the wake of the deepening economic and social crisis in the United States and elsewhere. It is a very timely collection of articles that boldly confronts the urgent need for a fundamental alternative to the existing bankrupt power structure."—Carl Boggs, author of Imperial Delusions "Given the vast overburden of tomes delineating every theoretical nuance of 'free market,' mixed, and marxian economies, material addressing anarchist alternatives has always been rendered conspicuous by its absence. Accumulation of Freedom fills the void rather neatly, providing a broadly-framed and accessible survey of this crucially important field." —Ward Churchill, author Contributors include Robin Hahnel, Iain McKay, Marie Trigona, Chris Spannos, Ernesto Aguilar, Uri Gordon, and more. The Only Crisis Of Capitalism Is Capitalism Itself. Let's Toss Credit Default Swaps, Bailouts, Environmental Externalities And, While We're At It, Private Ownership Of Production In The Dustbin Of History. The Accumulation Of Freedom Brings Together Economists, Historians, Theorists, And Activists For A First-of-its-kind Study Of Anarchist Economics. The Editors Aren't Trying To Subvert The Notion Of Economics—they Accept The Standard Definition, But Reject The Notion That Capitalism Or Central Planning Are Acceptable Ways To Organize Economic Life. Preface / By Ruth Kinna -- Introduction: Anarchist Economics: A Holistic View / By Deric Shannon, Anthony J. Nocella, Ii, And John Asimakopoulos -- Part 1: History. Examining The History Of Anarchist Economics To See The Future / By Chris Spannos -- Laying The Foundations: Proudhon's Contribution To Anarchist Economics / By Iain Mckay -- Part 2: Analysis. Capitalism In The 2000s / By Abbey Volcano And Deric Shannon -- Fight To Win! Tools For Confronting Capital / By Jeff Monaghan And D.t. Cochrane -- Escaping Capitalist Hegemony: Rereading Western Economies / By Richard J. White And Colin C. Williams -- Part 3: Critique. Globalized Contradictions Of Capitalism And The Imperative For Epochal Change / By John Asimakopoulos -- The Economic Crisis And Libertarian Socialists / By Robin Hahnel -- Education's Diminishing Returns And Revolutionary Potential In The United States And Beyond / By William T. Armaline And William D. Armaline -- Part 4: Practice. Anarchist Economics In Practice / By Uri Gordon -- Currency And Café Anarchy: Do-it-yourself Economics And Participatory Resistance To Global Capitalism / By Caroline Kaltefleiter -- Part 5: Resistance. Occupy, Resist, Produce! Lessons From Latin America's Occupied Factories / By Marie Trigona -- Call It An Uprising: People Of Color And The Third World Organize Against Capitalism / By Ernesto Aguilar -- Part 6: Vision. Chopping Off The Invisible Hand: Internal Problems With Markets And Anarchist Theory, Strategy, And Vision / By Deric Shannon -- Ditching Class: The Praxis Of Anarchist Communist Economics / By Scott Nappalos -- The Anarchist Method: An Experimental Approach To Post-capitalist Economies / By Wayne Price -- Afterword: Porous Borders Of Anarchist Vision And Strategy / By Michael Albert. Edited By Derek Shannon, Anthony J. Nocella, And John Asimakopoulos. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 12 Introduction. Anarchist Economics: A Holistic View......Page 18 Part 1. History......Page 48 Examining the History of Anarchist Economics to See the Future......Page 49 Laying the Foundations: Proudhon's Contribution to Anarchist Economics......Page 71 Part 2. Analysis......Page 86 Capitalism in the 2000s: Some Broad Strokes for Beginners......Page 87 Fight to Win! Tools for Confronting Capital......Page 102 Escaping Capitalist Hegemony: Rereading Western Economies......Page 124 Part 3. Critique......Page 146 Globalized Contradictions of Capitalism and the Imperative for Epochal Change......Page 147 The Economic Crisis and Libertarian Socialists......Page 166 Education's Diminishing Returns and Revolutionary Potential in the United States and Beyond......Page 185 Part 4. Practice......Page 210 Anarchist Economics in Practice......Page 211 Currency and Café Anarchy: Do-it-Yourself Economics and Participatory Resistance to Global Capitalism......Page 226 Part 5. Resistance......Page 244 Occupacy, Resist, Produce! Lessons from Latin America's Occupied Factories......Page 245 Call It an Uprising: People of Color and the Third World Organize against Capitalism......Page 261 Part 6. Vision......Page 282 Chopping Off the Invisible Hand: Internal Problems with Markets and Anarchist Theory, Strategy, and Vision......Page 283 Ditching Class: The Praxis of Anarchist Communist Economics......Page 298 The Anarchist Method: An Experimental Approach to Post-Capitalist Economies......Page 320 Afterword. Porous Borders of Anarchist Vision and Strategy......Page 334 Postscript: Toward the Occupation of Everyday Life......Page 352 Contributor Biographies......Page 356 Index......Page 364 Preface by Ruth Kinna Introduction: Anarchist Economics: A Holistic View by Deric Shannon, Anthony J. Nocella, II, and John Asimakopoulos History Examining the History of Anarchist Economics to See the Future by Chris Spannos Laying the Foundations: Proudhon’s Contribution to Anarchist Economics by Iain McKay Analysis Capitalism in the 2000s by Abbey Volcano and Deric Shannon Fight to Win! Tools for Confronting Capital by Jeff Monaghan and D.T. Cochrane Escaping Capitalist Hegemony: Rereading Western Economies by Richard J. White and Colin C. Williams Critique Globalized Contradictions of Capitalism and the Imperative for Epochal Change by John Asimakopoulos The Economic Crisis and Libertarian Socialists by Robin Hahnel Education’s Diminishing Returns and Revolutionary Potential in the United States and Beyond by William T. Armaline and William D. Armaline Practice Anarchist Economics in Practice by Uri Gordon Currency and.Café Anarchy: Do-it-Yourself Economics and Participatory Resistance to Global Capitalism by Caroline Kaltefleiter Resistance Occupy, Resist, Produce! Lessons from Latin America’s Occupied Factories by Marie Trigona Call It an Uprising: People of Color and the Third World Organize against Capitalism by Ernesto Aguilar Vision Chopping Off the Invisible Hand: Internal Problems with Markets and Anarchist Theory, Strategy, and Vision by Deric Shannon Ditching Class: The Praxis of Anarchist Communist Economics by Scott Nappalos The Anarchist Method: An Experimental Approach to Post-Capitalist Economies by Wayne Price Afterword Porous Borders of Anarchist Vision and Strategy by Michael Albert Postscript Contributor Biographies Index

The only crisis of capitalism is capitalism itself. Let's toss credit default swaps, bailouts, environmental externalities and, while we're at it, private ownership of production in the dustbin of history. The Accumulation of Freedom brings together economists, historians, theorists, and activists for a first-of-its-kind study of anarchist economics. The editors aren't trying to subvert the notion of economics—they accept the standard definition, but reject the notion that capitalism or central planning are acceptable ways to organize economic life.

Contributors include Robin Hahnel, Iain McKay, Marie Trigona, Chris Spannos, Ernesto Aguilar, Uri Gordon, and more.