The core of the Marxist critique of capitalism is that although the individual capitalist is rational (as liberals assume), the capitalist system itself is irrational.
Robert GilpinDespite its increased dependence on the international economy, America continues to behave as if it were either a closed economy or the leader whom everyone else should automatically follow.
Robert GilpinA market is not politically neutral; its existence creates economic power which one actor can use against another.
Robert GilpinThere is a pressing need to integrate the study of international economics with the study of international politics to deepen our comprehension of the forces at work in the world.
Robert Gilpin