' Our democracy has gone profoundly wrong Economists have failed us Politicians have lied to us Things must change This fearless new book will help make it happen' Owen Jones' An explosive call for change packed with original research a case study for the question we should all be asking since the crash how have the elites
- in Westminster in the City in economics
- stayed in charge?' Aditya Chakrabortty Guardian' Utterly compelling & sobering' Ha-Joon Chang A century ago the idea of 'the economy' didn't exist Now economics is the supreme ideology of our time with its own rules & language The trouble is most of us can't speak it This is damaging democracy Dangerous agendas are hidden inside mathematical wrappers; controversial policies are presented as 'proven' by the models of economic 'science' Government is being turned over to a publicly unaccountable technocratic elite The Econocracy reveals that economics is too important to be left to the economists
- & shows us what we can do about it'A rousing wake-up call from a collective of dissident graduate students technically assured well-argued & informative' Robert Skidelsky' If war is too important to be left to the generals so is the economy too important to be left to narrowly trained economists thought-provoking' Martin Wolf' An interesting & highly pertinent book' Noam Chomsky


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A critical analysis of public policy decisions requires a far greater depth of knowledge than can be received from news reports & political speeches Issues such as how best to reduce traffic congestion reduce acid rain improve airline safety or develop a parcel of land are better understood by organizing measuring & weighing the effects of alternative policies The Economic Analysis of Public Policy now in its second edition is the ideal introduction to benefit-cost analysis the economics of efficiency risk analysis & present value & is suitable for those with only a modest background in mathematics & economics This brand new edition of the book has been rigorously updated throughout in terms of examples & data references issues covered & layout & pedagogical features Key concepts are reinforced through multiple problems & discussion questions within each chapter This latest edition contains extra material on loss aversion global warming technology & US health care reform as well as a wider range of international examples Extra tables have been included in order to clarify more complicated issues Instructors will also benefit from the new companion website which will offer power point presentations answers to end of chapter questions & a test bank This textbook encourages its readers to understand & apply key concepts whilst also learning to appreciate policy analysis as part of an interdisciplinary analytical & political process that can lead to better government policy decisions It is an ideal teaching tool for undergraduate & postgraduate students engaged in Public Administration Public Economics & Public Policy ...

The current economic & financial crisis erupted several years ago Its effects impacted deeply upon society in which legal rules & social patterns have developed to enable the establishment of civilisation justice & peace Over time it has become more & more obvious that policy financial & economic actors have adopted austerity measures as a main tool to solve the ensuing problems & that these measures have hit social policy standards sometimes dramatically Recent analyses have dealt with several aspects of this issue This book focuses on one important element the impact on collective labour law It seeks to add to the debate by presenting mainly legal arguments derived from different sources & backgrounds examining the EU & Troika' measures the economic & political background & the sometimes dramatic consequences of austerity measures on democracy collective bargaining & the right to strike Against the framework of EU law the relevant ILO Conventions (Revised) European Social Charter & European Convention on Human Rights provisions the non-compliance of these measures is analysed & demonstrated The book is also dedicated to procedural questions & in particular how legal approaches may be used to challenge austerity measures ...

Have you ever wondered why there is a light in your fridge but not in your freezer? Or why 24-hour shops bother having locks on their doors? Or why soft drink cans are cylindrical but milk cartons are square? The answer is simple economics For years economist Robert Frank has been encouraging his students to ask questions about the conundrums & strange occurrences they encounter in everyday life & to try to explain them using economics Now in this bestselling book he shares the most intriguing
- & bizarre
- questions & the economic principles that answer them to reveal why many of the most puzzling parts of everyday life actually make perfect (economic) sense

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Currently there is no comprehensive account accessible to undergraduate students graduate students economic researchers who are not specialists in the area of agricultural policy of the economic welfare effects of the 2014 Farm Bill passed by the US Congress & signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 7 2014 This edited collection consists of ten essays each on the major areas of US farm programs that describes & assesses the economic welfare impacts of the programs in those areas The chapters involve new research but also heavily focus on providing assessments based on the current state of the art research Each chapter is by distinguished scholars who are internationally recognized experts in the field ...

Revenues of the global airline industry have doubled over the past ten years & it is forecast that by 2026 the aviation industry will contribute 1 trillion to world GDP Yet ironically for an industry of such sheer scale & economic muscle profit margins are razor thin & most airlines struggle to break even This book explores the economic realities of the airline industry how airlines compete how they develop their business & how demand & cost structure coupled with the complex regulatory regime produces the airline industry we see today Part 1 of the book introduces the reader to the aviation sector of the economy in general & the airline industry in particular showing how the theory of consumer choice & the theory of the firm apply to airline markets The discussion ranges over the determinants elasticity & uncertainty of demand the airline cost structure (a third of an airline's operating costs is spent on fuel) & how the industry's yield management system determines pricing Part 2 examines market concentration the intensity of competition between airlines & their competitive strategies in the world's two largest deregulated markets the US & the EU The emergence of low-cost carriers the future of the three global alliances & the consolidation of network carriers through merger & acquisition all come under examination Part 3 evaluates the external effects of aviation both negative (air & noise pollution congestion & delays) & positive (economies of agglomeration & productivity improvement in various sectors of the economy) The final part of the book explores the economics of markets most directly related to the commercial passenger airline industry including airports air traffic control & aircraft manufacturing & jet engines The book provides an unrivaled analysis of how the airline industry makes & loses money & reveals the economic strategies behind those often baffling pricing decisions we encounter each time we book a flight The book draws on the latest academic research & uses airline-specific case-studies as well as aggregated data sets to give an up-to-date economic analysis of one of the world's most important business sectors ...

Now in its 5th edition the Economics of European Integration guides students through the facts theories & controversies surrounding the dynamics of European economics With clear & comprehensive discussions about European history law institutions politics & policies students are encouraged to explore & analyse the contemporary status of integration within the European Union Designed for students taking modules in European economics the text provides in-depth analysis of economics arguments with examples illustrations & questions to help bring this thought-provoking subject to life ...

Succinct accessible & authoritative Thomas Piketty's The Economics of Inequality is the ideal place to start for those who want to understand the fundamental issues at the heart of one the most pressing concerns in contemporary economics & politics This work now appears in English for the first time ...

I don't want yes-men around me I want everyone to tell the truth even if it costs them their jobs Samuel Goldwyn The Economist Book of Business"ations brings together history's smartest insights from people ranging from CEOs & politicians to novelists & business gurus Insightful & entertaining on subjects from e-commerce strategy & investment to management speak business travel & business schools it is the perfect pocket-sized reference tool ' The secret of success is to get up early work late & strike oil' John D Rockefeller ...

Chris Payne & Rob Barnett are two formerly obese economists who started out as colleagues but soon became allies in creating a practical plan to lose weight They faced the same obstacles to healthy living that so many others face today long hours frequently ordering in or eating out & snacking due to stress or boredom When Chris & Rob finally committed to healthier lifestyles they lost weight by applying what they know best
- economics
- to their waistlines In The Economists' Diet Chris & Rob outline a straightforward sustainable path for changing your eating habits that will help you to achieve your weight-loss goal By combining economic principles real-world data & the authors' personal experiences this book teaches you how to control your impulses to overeat & learn how to approach food in a healthier way Payne & Barnett provide six behavioural best practices that you can use to achieve lasting results without extreme dieting or giving up your favourite foods The Economists' Diet is a unique & effective way to lose weight
- & successfully keep it off


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