Wolfgang Streeck's "Buying Time" meticulously dissects the ongoing crisis of democratic capitalism, arguing that advanced capitalist societies have merely postponed their fundamental contradictions rather than resolving them. Streeck illustrates how states have resorted to various expedients—inflation, public debt, and the financialization of the economy—to defer critical structural adjustments. This thought-provoking book offers a profound analysis of the political economy, revealing how these temporary measures exacerbate long-term instability and challenge the very foundations of democratic governance. It's an essential read for understanding contemporary economic and political dilemmas.