The most current text of its kind, The Evolution of Economic Systems: Varieties of Capitalism in the Global Economy explores the effects of politics and culture on the nature of national economic systems. Author Barry Clark distills recent academic work in such areas as comparative political economy, varieties of capitalism, new and old institutional economics, new economic sociology, and social systems of production, presenting the material in a conversational manner that makes it accessible for undergraduate students. Provides the historical analysis of economic systems in twelve different countries. Takes an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating findings from multiple disciplines and sub-disciplines within social science. Covers four newly industrializing nations: Brazil, Iran, India, and South Korea. Introductory chapters orient students to economic systems and the history of market-centered and state-centered systems. The final chapter examines the effects of globalization on national economic systems.--Publisher website.