Publisher's Synopsis
"This book should appeal to a wide public, since it is written in ordinary, non-technical language, and it deals with a burning issue - perhaps the most important issue of our time. This is the phenomenon of increasing divergence where there is a tendency for the rich to become richer and the poor to become poorer, both within and between countries. This is closely linked with the phenomenon of jobless growth with rising unemployment, taking different forms in developed and developing countries. the book makes a convincing case for moving back from 'winner-take-all' markets. This will require a reform of government policies and more concern with giving markets a more 'human face'.Sir Hans Singer, Institute for Development Studies, Sussex, UK"It is refreshing to read these days a book by an economist who puts the emphasis on jobs before deficit reduction. Not that deficit reduction is not important; it is a matter of getting priorities right.;Anthony Dawson writes in the tradition of Keynes, updated in the issues he addresses, and with a conversational style that engages and provokes the concerned public with unconventional and controversial ideas, for example about radical changes to the tax system."Robert Cox, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, York University, Toronto, Canada"There is a very dangerous shift to less and less at the bottom, with more and more at the top - this plus massive layoffs and totally unprepared young people ...is explosive. Anthony Dawson's book is needed. I personally liked and enjoyed it and my colleagues in economics admit the usefulness of what [Dawson's] book does exceedingly well. The non-cyclical/cyclical part is excellent."Dr Peter Gil, Professor of Management and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USAAnthony Dawson explains the workings of the world economy in clear, non-technical language and draws upon the experiences of a lifetime's work as economic advisor in over thirty countries on behalf of various United Nations agencies, including the International Labour Organisation, the World Food Programme and the World Bank.;The Two Faces of Economics is designed as a lively, independent and provocative introduction to economics, particularly well suited for students majoring in management, political science and development studies. The book will also appeal to the interested general reader wanting to make sense of the issues underlying the headline news of mass unemployment and structural changes in the economy.Colophon Longman
