The econocracy : the perils of leaving economics to the experts /

This book explores how economics is dominated by experts and document the weaknesses of this form of economics and how it has failed to address many important issues - including financial stability, environmental sustainability and inequality. The book also proposes a vision for bringing economic di...

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Main Authors: Earle, Joe (Author), Moran, Cahal (Author), Ward-Perkins, Zach (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2017.
Series:Manchester capitalism.
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Summary:This book explores how economics is dominated by experts and document the weaknesses of this form of economics and how it has failed to address many important issues - including financial stability, environmental sustainability and inequality. The book also proposes a vision for bringing economic discussion and decision-making back into the public sphere.
Physical Description:xix, 212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-212).
ISBN:1526110121
9781526110121
9781526110138
152611013X