{"title":"Martin Sandbu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Sandbu\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into contemporary economic challenges, blending thorough analysis with accessible prose. His work often examines how economic policies impact society, making complex ideas approachable for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking discussions that prompt reflection on belonging, inequality, and the role of economics in shaping social structures. His writings enrich the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-economics-of-belonging-by-martin-sandbu-9780691204529","title":"The Economics of Belonging","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA radical new approach to economic policy that addresses the symptoms and causes of inequality in Western society today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuelled by populism and the frustrations of the disenfranchised, the past few years have witnessed the widespread rejection of the economic and political order that Western countries built up after 1945. Political debates have turned into violent clashes between those who want to 'take their country back' and those viewed as defending an elitist, broken, and unpatriotic social contract. There seems to be an increasing polarisation of values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Economics of Belonging\u003c\/em\u003e argues that we should step back and take a fresh look at the root causes of our current challenges. In this original, engaging book, Martin Sandbu argues that economics remains at the heart of our widening inequality and it is only by focusing on the right policies that we can address it. He proposes a detailed, radical plan for creating a just economy where everyone can belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSandbu demonstrates that the rising numbers of the left behind are not due to globalisation gone too far. Rather, technological change and flawed but avoidable domestic policies have eroded the foundations of an economy in which everyone can participate— and would have done so even with a much less globalised economy. Sandbu contends that we have to double down on economic openness while pursuing dramatic reforms involving productivity, regional development, support for small- and medium-sized businesses, and increased worker representation. He discusses how a more active macroeconomic policy, education for all, universal basic income, and better taxation of capital could work together for society's benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering real answers, not invective, for facing our most serious political issues, \u003cem\u003eThe Economics of Belonging\u003c\/em\u003e shows how a better economic system can work for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The real argument of the book comes in the second half, namely that a set of radical but feasible policies holds the solution to inequality. And, if they were implemented, Sandbu eloquently argues, more globalisation would benefit all and defang populist polarisation.' - Diane Coyle, \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464315715820,"sku":"9780691204529","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691204529-the-economics-of-belonging.jpg?v=1775046798"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-sandbu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}