The Econocracy
On the Perils of Leaving Economics to the Experts
$29.90
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
6 July 2017
Summary
Three young British academic-activists lay bare how economics has left most of us locked out of today’s politics - and how we can begin to take charge of the political process once again.
A century ago, the idea of ‘the economy’ didn’t exist. Now economics is the supreme ideology of our time, with its own rules and language. The trouble is, most of us can’t speak it.
This is damaging democracy. Dangerous agendas are hidden inside mathematical wrappers; controversial policies a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141986869 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141986867 |
| Author: | Joe Earle, Cahal Moran, Zach Ward-Perkins |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 6 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 178g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 9mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“An interesting and highly pertinent book.” –Noam Chomsky
“A rousing wake-up call to the economics profession… . Technically assured, well-argued, and informative.” –Robert Skidelsky, author, How Much Is Enough? “It is a damning indictment for the economics profession that it has taken young people barely out of university to provide this analysis. Utterly compelling and sobering.” –Ha-Joon Chang, author, Economics: The User’s Guide
About The Author
Joe Earle
Joe Earle is a writer, organiser and researcher, and a trustee of Rethinking Economics and Economy.
Cahal Moran is studying for a PhD in economics at the University of Manchester, researching applied behavioural economics.
Zach Ward-Perkins is a former trustee of Rethinking Economics and a researcher at the University of Sheffield, working with the Local Authority on how to transform the provision of social care in the City.
They are founding members of the Post-Crash Economics Society at the University of Manchester.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.