{"title":"Lisa Herzog","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Herzog\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for her significant contributions to the fields of education and philosophy. With a keen interest in exploring the interconnections between political philosophy and economics, Herzog offers readers a profound understanding of democratic processes and marketplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Democratic Marketplace\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the dynamics of democracy and economic industries, encouraging readers to critically analyse how these spheres influence everyday life. Herzog's expertise and clarity make complex subjects accessible, providing readers with both depth and clarity on these important issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books are perfect for those interested in thoughtful explorations of societal structures, offering an enlightening and educational journey through the intricate workings of democracy and economic theory. Engage with her writing to gain valuable insights into the mechanisms that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-democratic-marketplace-by-lisa-herzog-9780674294516","title":"The Democratic Marketplace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn urgent critique of the market-fundamentalist ideals undermining democratic politics, pointing the way to principled reforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemocracy has been hollowed out by capitalism. A narrow view of markets and their aims—prioritising efficiency, profit, and growth—now dominates thinking about democracy itself. Citizens are ignorant of the deep principles of self-governance, having long since adopted a facile equation between democracy and voting as a consumer choice. Lisa Herzog argues that democracy is still possible, but only if democratic values get embedded in everyday experience, including economic experience. That requires new ways of thinking about markets and their goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Democratic Marketplace\u003c\/em\u003e theorises the foundational structures of a democratic economy, in which markets are not just tools for maximising profit via exploitation and extraction. To this end, employees are empowered to participate in corporate governance. Economic disparities are curbed so that citizens can negotiate their inevitable differences on a truly equal footing. While a democratic economy need not eschew growth, it does renounce today's growth-at-all-costs expectations, instead balancing growth with goals like ecological sustainability and the preservation of time outside of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemocratic economics also entails implementing reforms in ways that take seriously the perspectives, experiences, and skills of the whole population. These are not utopian dreams, Herzog contends. The proposals that follow from the theory of democratic economics are already being tested around the world. The shift in social norms that they necessitate is already underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46794888642796,"sku":"9780674294516","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/95cd99a27ab8a66565d8a66e10a45322.jpg?v=1757060824"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lisa-herzog.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}