Capitalism — Season 1, Episode 6: Karl Polanyi, the Human Factor
Documentary • 52 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.2/10
Episode synopsis
An exploration of the life and work of Karl Polanyi, who sought to reintegrate society and economy. Could the commodification of labour and money ultimately be as disastrous as floods, drought and earthquakes?
About Capitalism
Capitalism has been the engine of unprecedented economic growth and social transformation. With the fall of the communist states and the triumph of "neo-liberalism", capitalism is by far the world's dominant ideology. But how much do we understand about how it originated, and what makes it work?