How to Argue with an Economist: Reopening Political Debate in Australia - Couverture rigide

Edwards, Lindy

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521819032 ISBN 13 : 9780521819039

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Book by Edwards Lindy

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This fascinating book reflects on how economics has become central to our lives, and how the 'economic rationalist' perspective has become the lens through which all matters in Australian public life are viewed. It explains how this economic world view systematically overlooks important social issues and how it transforms Australian culture. How to Argue with an Economist invites a broad general audience into debates that were once reserved for experts. Lindy Edwards, a former economic adviser in the Prime Minister's Department, has a talent for expressing concepts simply. She distils economics' key ideas into a lively and enjoyable read, explaining how economists think and then how you can argue with them.

Revue de presse :

'Refreshingly readable, original in approach, this book should be consumed by every political actor or student of politics or economics.' Diane Carlyle and Nick Walker, The Australian

'Yes! Finally, a book that slags - in a penetrating and accessible way - the stark edifice 'economic nationalism'. About time.' The Age

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521819032
• ISBN 13: 9780521819039
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 180