A lively and accessible debunking of the two elements that make economics the 'science' of the rich: the definition of what is efficient and the theory of how wages are determined. The first is used to justify the cruellest policies, the second to justify grand larceny. Filled with lively examples, from food riots in Indonesia to eminent domains in Connecticut, Adler's book shows how today's dominant economic theories evolved, how they explicitly favour the rich over the poor and why they're not the only or best options.
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"Masterful. [A] delightful and entertaining book."
-Elaine Bernard, executive director, Labor &Worklife Program at Harvard Law School
"Reminds us of a basic, humbling fact that's been forgotten in our market-obsessed world: there is really no such thing as 'the economy,' there are only people."
-Eric Laursen, co-author of Understanding the Crash
"Thoughtful arguments... This excellent book will add a controversial perspective on critical issues of our time."
-Booklist
"A stimulating introduction to contested economic theory... Highly recommended."
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Höhe: 183 mm
Breite: 139 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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978-1-59558-641-4 (9781595586414)
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Moshe Adler teaches economics at Columbia University and at the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies at Empire State College. His articles and editorials have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Counterpunch, and Truthdig, as well as in the most prestigious academic journals. He lives in New York City.
