The Econocracy: The Perils of Leaving Economics to the Experts (Manchester Capitalism)

Earle, Joe

ISBN 10: 152611013X / ISBN 13: 9781526110138

Published by Manchester University Press, 2016

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Title: The Econocracy: The Perils of Leaving ...

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

One hundred years ago the idea of 'the economy' didn't exist. Now, improving the economy has come to be seen as perhaps the most important task facing modern societies. Politics and policymaking are conducted in the language of economics and economic logic shapes how political issues are thought about and addressed. The result is that the majority of citizens, who cannot speak this language, are locked out of politics while political decisions are increasingly devolved to experts. The econocracy explains how economics came to be seen this way - and the damaging consequences. It opens up the discipline and demonstrates its inner workings to the wider public so that the task of reclaiming democracy can begin.

About the Author:

Joe Earle, Cahal Moran and Zach Ward-Perkins are founding members of the Post-Crash Economics Society at the University of Manchester