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Freiheit statt Kapitalismus: Über vergessene Ideale, die Eurokrise und unsere Zukunft
Der Kapitalismus versagt vor seinen eigenen Ansprüchen, sagt Sahra Wagenknecht. Sie nimmt Ludwig Erhard beim Wort: Wohlstand für alle! In ihrer Analyse unseres Wirtschaftssystems entwirft sie ein Zukunftsmodell, das dort weiterdenkt, wo die meisten Marktwirtschaftler auf halbem Wege stehen bleiben. Ein Plädoyer für politische Handlungsfähigkeit – Grundvoraussetzung für echten Wettbewerb, echtes Unternehmertum und echte Leistung.
- GenresPoliticsNonfiction
406 pages, Hardcover
First published April 26, 2011
About the author
Sahra Wagenknecht
24 books43 followersSahra Wagenknecht is a prominent German politician, economist, author, and public intellectual, known for her distinctive blend of leftist economic policies and socially conservative views. Born in Jena, East Germany, she pursued studies in philosophy and literature at Humboldt University in Berlin and later earned a doctorate in economics. Her academic background has significantly influenced her political ideology and public discourse.
Wagenknecht began her political career with the Socialist Unity Party (SED) and continued her involvement through its successor, the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS). She was a member of the PDS's leadership and its Communist Platform, advocating for traditional Marxist principles. In 2007, following the merger of the PDS with the Electoral Alternative for Labor and Social Justice (WASG), she became a founding member of The Left (Die Linke) party. Her tenure in The Left was marked by her role as deputy party leader from 2010 to 2014 and as co-chair of the parliamentary group from 2015 to 2019.
In 2023, citing ideological differences and internal conflicts, Wagenknecht departed from The Left and established her own political party, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – Reason and Justice (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, BSW). The BSW positions itself as a left-wing populist party, combining economic policies focused on social justice with a critical stance on immigration and globalization. This unique positioning has attracted a diverse voter base, particularly in eastern Germany, where the party has made significant electoral gains.
Wagenknecht's political philosophy challenges conventional categorizations, as she advocates for wealth redistribution and robust social welfare programs while simultaneously expressing skepticism towards immigration and supranational entities like the European Union. Her views on foreign policy, especially her calls for improved relations with Russia and criticism of NATO, have sparked both support and controversy.
Beyond her political endeavors, Wagenknecht is an accomplished author, having written extensively on economic theory, globalization, and social policy. Her publications reflect her commitment to critiquing neoliberalism and advocating for a more equitable economic system. Additionally, she engages with the public through various media platforms, including her YouTube channel "Bessere Zeiten – Wagenknecht's Wochenschau," where she discusses current political issues.
Sahra Wagenknecht's influence on German politics is marked by her ability to articulate a vision that transcends traditional left-right divisions, appealing to citizens seeking alternatives to mainstream parties. Her leadership of the BSW continues to shape political discourse in Germany, particularly as debates over national identity, economic inequality, and foreign policy remain central to the country's future.
Wagenknecht began her political career with the Socialist Unity Party (SED) and continued her involvement through its successor, the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS). She was a member of the PDS's leadership and its Communist Platform, advocating for traditional Marxist principles. In 2007, following the merger of the PDS with the Electoral Alternative for Labor and Social Justice (WASG), she became a founding member of The Left (Die Linke) party. Her tenure in The Left was marked by her role as deputy party leader from 2010 to 2014 and as co-chair of the parliamentary group from 2015 to 2019.
In 2023, citing ideological differences and internal conflicts, Wagenknecht departed from The Left and established her own political party, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – Reason and Justice (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, BSW). The BSW positions itself as a left-wing populist party, combining economic policies focused on social justice with a critical stance on immigration and globalization. This unique positioning has attracted a diverse voter base, particularly in eastern Germany, where the party has made significant electoral gains.
Wagenknecht's political philosophy challenges conventional categorizations, as she advocates for wealth redistribution and robust social welfare programs while simultaneously expressing skepticism towards immigration and supranational entities like the European Union. Her views on foreign policy, especially her calls for improved relations with Russia and criticism of NATO, have sparked both support and controversy.
Beyond her political endeavors, Wagenknecht is an accomplished author, having written extensively on economic theory, globalization, and social policy. Her publications reflect her commitment to critiquing neoliberalism and advocating for a more equitable economic system. Additionally, she engages with the public through various media platforms, including her YouTube channel "Bessere Zeiten – Wagenknecht's Wochenschau," where she discusses current political issues.
Sahra Wagenknecht's influence on German politics is marked by her ability to articulate a vision that transcends traditional left-right divisions, appealing to citizens seeking alternatives to mainstream parties. Her leadership of the BSW continues to shape political discourse in Germany, particularly as debates over national identity, economic inequality, and foreign policy remain central to the country's future.
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February 23, 2024"All the positive ideas of the market economy are dead"
April 2012
”Greece once had a functioning agriculture...[and industry] It was made extinct by the EU subsidies”. (...) ”Industry brought to its knees”. (...)
“Two European governments overthrown by banks”. (...) “Prosperity of entire nations destroyed”.
April 2012
”Greece once had a functioning agriculture...[and industry] It was made extinct by the EU subsidies”. (...) ”Industry brought to its knees”. (...)
“Two European governments overthrown by banks”. (...) “Prosperity of entire nations destroyed”.
January 31, 2021
Ein sehr gutes Buch. Einfach, verständlich und sehr gut geschrieben. Man konnte (auch ohne vieles über Wirtschaft und Ökonomie zu wissen) das Buch verstehen und folgen. Man kann mit den Vorschlägen der Autorin einverstanden sein oder nicht, aber sie gibt eine zukunftsorientierte Wirtschaft wieder.
Das einzige was mich gestört hat, war die Verwendung von polemischen Wörtern und Begriffen. Es war keine Rede im Bundestag oder ein Auftritt in einer Talkshow, wo das angemessener ist. Aber im Allgemeinen ein gutes Buch.
Das einzige was mich gestört hat, war die Verwendung von polemischen Wörtern und Begriffen. Es war keine Rede im Bundestag oder ein Auftritt in einer Talkshow, wo das angemessener ist. Aber im Allgemeinen ein gutes Buch.
February 5, 2018
kluges Buch, das auch von wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Analphabet*innen wie mir verstanden werden kann. Wagenknecht liefert viel Hintergrundwissen und erklärt Zusammenhänge - so viel, dass ich es teils nur häppchenweise lesen konnte, um mitdenken zu können. Enthält umfangreiche und detaillierte Belege und Verweise, sodass bei Interesse recherchiert und weitergelesen werden kann. Ein überzeugendes Plädoyer für Freiheit, Gemeinwohl, Nachhaltigkeit und Gleichberechtigung. Empfehlenswert!
December 8, 2013
Abgesehen von der gerade auf den ersten Seiten nervenden "Heuschrecken-" und "Die Reichen"-Rhetorik insgesamt gut lesbar. Und überraschenderweise ein leidenschaftliches Pamphlet für die Marktwirtschaft – die eben nicht im Widerspruch zu sozialistischen Ideen steht. Was Ludwig Erhardt wusste – weshalb sie immer wieder auf ihn Bezug nimmt.
May 11, 2014
Sachverhalte und Argumente für mich verständlich dargelegt. Die Sprache erinnert leider eher an Gezeter in eine reißerischen Bundestagsrede - das hat es für mich sehr schwer gemacht, das Buch in seinem Inhalt ernst zu nehmen und mir den Spaß beim Lesen ziemlich verdorben.
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