The power of economists within the state / Johan Christensen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Christensen, Johan, 1985- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic policy--Case studies.

Economic policy.

Fiscal policy--Case studies.

Fiscal policy.

New Zealand--Economic policy.

New Zealand.

Ireland--Economic policy.

Ireland.

Norway--Economic policy.

Norway.

Denmark--Economic policy.

Denmark.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, 2017.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Why have some countries gone further than others in adopting market-conforming policies? Although previous studies have highlighted political parties, production regimes, and political institutions, this work points to the varying position of economic experts within the state to explain the persistent differences in economic policies across developed countries.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

List of Tables and Figures

Acknowledgments

1. Economists and Market-Conforming Reform

2. The New Economics and Politics of Taxation

3. New Zealand: Plotting a Market-Oriented Revolution

4. Ireland: Populist Politics in a Generalist System

5. Norway: Economic Experts in the Social-Democratic State

6. Denmark: Equality before Efficiency, Politicians before Experts

7. The Power of Economists within the State

Appendix: List of Interviews

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781503601857

1503601854

OCLC:

1198931282