Wahnsinn mit Methode : Finanzcrash und Weltwirtschaft

by Sahra Wagenknecht

Die Bankenkrise, die sich zu einer neuen Weltwirtschaftskrise auswächst, ist ein Thema, das uns alle angeht. Sahra Wagenknecht diskutiert in ihrem neuen Buch "Wahnsinn mit Methode" den globalen Finanzcrash, den man in Fachkreisen schon lange vorausgesehen hat, und entwirft Entwicklungsperspektiven. Sie analysiert die Funktionsweise der internationalen Finanzmärkte und erklärt, weshalb die globalen Finanzjongleure allein die Krise nicht mehr in den Griff bekommen können. Wagenknecht zeigt, welche Auswege sich durch eine undogmatische, marxistisch geprägte Denkweise auftun können. Ein Buch von höchster Aktualität und Brisanz.

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About the author

​Sahra 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.

Reviews

[Franz Scherer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ich habe es nicht zu Ende gelesen, weil ich überhaupt keine Kraft mehr aufbringen konnte, 170 von 240 Seiten gelesen. Ein Stern mehr als ich eigentlich geben würde, aus Güte und Scham, vielleicht wäre ja noch etwas sehr interessantes gekommen. Zwar werden tatsächlich der Finanzcrash und die damalige – und wahrscheinlich ungefähr auch noch heutigen – Zustände auf dem Finanzmarkt erklärt, aber in einem maximal nicht fesselnden, nervigen, altherrenhaftem Stil (Häuslebauer, Der Hedgefonds «Gier» und der Hedgefonds «Schnellreich» etc.) und mit einem internen Aufbau ohne roten Faden, ohne Bogen, wie ein mittelspannendes Lehrbuch. Zudem sind die am Horizont aufziehenden, schwarzgemalten weiteren Ereignisse die Krise nach Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung noch nach sich ziehen wird meines Wissens nach so überhaupt nicht eingetreten.