How to argue with an economist
Subtitle: reopening political debate in Australia
By: Lindy Edwards.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
ISBN-13: 9780521699433
Subjects: Free enterprise -- Australia.; Australia -- Economic policy.; Australia -- Politics and government -- 1945-
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A political impasse; title: A nation-defining choice; title: Economic rationalism's grip on power; title: Is economics a science?; title: Key ideas in economics; title: 'Punters' versus 'economic rationalists'; title: Contrasting views of human nature; title: Contrasting views of how society works; title: Contrasting views of the ideal society; title: Economic policy and culture; title: How to argue with an economic rationalist; title: Reclaiming responsibility; title: Arguing about economic efficiency; title: Arguing about quality of life; title: Arguing about justice; title: The way forward; title: Making sure 'she'll be right'; title: The values divide in industrial relations reform.