How to Argue with an Economist: Reopening Political Debate in AustraliaThis fascinating book reflects on how economics is central to our lives, and how 'economic rationalism' has become the lens through which all Australian public life is viewed. It explains how this economic worldview overlooks important social issues, and how it transforms Australian culture. In this second edition, Lindy Edwards further explores its continued influence on Australian culture. She argues that recent debates about industrial relations revolve around values, and the re-making of Australia's industrial relations system reflects a transformation in policymakers' worldviews and priorities. How to Argue with an Economist equips a general audience to participate in these debates, exposing their pitfalls and values and making the issues accessible to everyone. These debates are about more than economics; they are about Australian society and culture in the generations to come. Book jacket. |
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Contents
A political impasse | 2 |
A nationdefining choice | 10 |
Economic rationalisms grip on power | 19 |
II | 29 |
Is economics a science? | 30 |
Key ideas in economics | 38 |
III | 49 |
Punters versus economic rationalists | 50 |
V | 95 |
How to argue with an economic rationalist | 96 |
Reclaiming responsibility | 99 |
Arguing about economic efficiency | 111 |
Arguing about quality of life | 127 |
Arguing about justice | 141 |
VI | 149 |
The way forward | 150 |
Other editions - View all
How to Argue with an Economist: Reopening Political Debate in Australia Lindy Edwards Limited preview - 2002 |
How to Argue with an Economist: Reopening Political Debate in Australia Lindy Edwards No preview available - 2002 |
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