The Global Political Economy of Israel

Over the past century, Israel has been transformed from an agricultural colony, to a welfare-warfare state, to a globally integrated 'market economy' characterised by great income disparities. What lies behind this transformation? Why the shift in emphasis from 'war profits' to 'peace dividends' -- and back to conflict? How did egalitarianism give rise to inequality? Who are the big winners here, and how have they shaped their world?

Never before have these questions been answered as they are…