{"title":"David Goddard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the David Goddard collection, where you'll find a captivating selection of books that delve into the intricate world of law and policymaking. David Goddard is a distinguished author, known for his ability to demystify complex legal concepts, making them accessible and engaging for readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted work, \u003cem\u003eMaking Laws That Work\u003c\/em\u003e, is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding how effective legislation is crafted and implemented. This book provides a comprehensive look into the legislative process, offering insights into the challenges and intricacies involved in developing laws that truly serve society's needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoddard's works are perfect for students, educators, and anyone keen on gaining a deeper understanding of law and governance. His clear writing style and thorough research ensure that readers come away with practical knowledge and a greater appreciation for the art of lawmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore David Goddard's expertly crafted books in our Education \u0026amp; Reference category, and embark on a journey into the fascinating world of legal scholarship and practical policymaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"making-laws-that-work-by-david-goddard-9781509955367","title":"Making Laws That Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking Laws That Work\u003c\/em\u003e examines why laws fail and provides strategies for making laws that work effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do some laws fail? And how can we make laws that actually work? This helpful guide, written by a leading jurist, provides answers to these questions and gives practical strategies for law-making. It looks at a range of laws which have failed; the 'damp squibs' that achieve little or nothing in practice; laws that overshoot their policy goals; laws that produce nasty surprises; and laws that backfire, undermining the very goals they were intended to advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines some of the reasons why such failures occur, drawing on insights from psychology and economics, including the work of Kahneman and others on how humans develop narratives about the ways in which the world works and make predictions about the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides strategies to reduce the risk of failure of legislative projects, including adopting a more structured and systematic approach to analysing the likely effects of the legislation; ensuring we identify the limits of our knowledge and the uncertainties of our predictions; and framing laws in a way that enables us to adjust the way they operate as new information becomes available or circumstances change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey themes include the importance of the institutions that administer the legislation, of default outcomes, and of the 'stickiness' of those defaults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes with helpful checklists of questions to ask and issues to consider, which will be of benefit to anyone involved in designing legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833277010156,"sku":"9781509955367","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16575923482725.jpg?v=1758450294"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-goddard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}