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Tackling Timorous Economics
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A bold challenge to conventional economic thinking with Scottish perspective and wit.
For readers interested in economics, policy, and challenging established paradigms.
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About the Ebook
Timorous: adj, 1) shy, not bold 2) easily frightened. Economics: n, social science concerned with the production and consumption of goods and services. What is the best way to run a country? How long should a person be obliged to work every day? What will the economy look like after Brexit? In this new take on the Scottish economy, experts Trebeck, Boyd and Kerevan address how our economy can serve us, as opposed to the people serving the economy. They believe that current economic policies are not aligned with what we as people need in these times of rampant inequality and inequitable distribution, advocating an increased focus on the quality of Scotland's economy. Using Scotland as an example for the economic workings of any country, Tackling Timorous Economics shows a better way of how economics could work for us.
Review
…of interest well beyond Scotland’s borders … it will challenge you to reflect on your own views on big issues like inequality and economic policy. W DAVID McCAUSLAND, The Conversation
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Authentic Scottish voices and captivating narratives.
- Rich cultural heritage woven throughout every page.
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About the Author
STEPHEN BOYD was chief of economic and industrial policy for The Scottish Trades Union Congress for years, before obtaining a post in the newly formed Scottish Government Economic Strategy Unit in 2017.
Boyd is a regular media commentator, with a seat on a number of Government task groups. He also holds the title of Honorary Research Fellow at Strathclyde University.
GEORGE KEREVAN is the SNP MP for East Lothian and a member of the UK Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee. An economist by training, he taught economics at Napier University in Edinburgh before serving nine years as Associate Editor of The Scotsman newspaper, where he was chief leader writer. He is also a documentary film maker and was executive producer of ‘The Fog of Strenrenica’, which won the prestigious Special Jury award at the 2015 Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival.
KATHERINE TREBECK is Senior Researcher for Oxfam GB. She has a PHD in political science from the ANU, is Honorary Professor at the University of the West of Scotland and Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde. When working for Oxfam Scotland, Katherine developed the Humankind Index, a measure of prosperity constructed through community consultation.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 19 January 2017
Print Length: 109 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324875
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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