How to argue with an economist : reopening political debate in Australia

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    • Edwards, Lindy

書誌事項

How to argue with an economist : reopening political debate in Australia

by Lindy Edwards

Cambridge University Press, 2002

  • pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 162-169) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

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.

目次

  • Part I. A Historical Juncture: 1. A political impasse
  • 2. A nation defining choice
  • 3. Economic rationalism's grip on power
  • Part II. Getting a Handle on Economics: 4. Is economics a science?
  • 5. Economics' key ideas
  • 6. Revealing economic rationalism's worldview
  • 7. Economic rationalists' view of human nature
  • 8. Economic rationalism's view of how society works
  • 9. Economic rationalists' view of the ideal society
  • 10. Economic policy and culture
  • Part III. How to argue with an economist: 11. How to Argue with an Economic Rationalist
  • 12. Reclaiming responsibility
  • 13. Arguing about economic efficiency
  • 14. Arguing about quality of life
  • 15. Arguing about justice
  • Part IV. Conclusion: 16. The way forward
  • 17. Making sure 'she'll be right'.

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