Binyamin Appelbaum
What’s inside
This book critiques the influence of economists on public policy from the 1960s to the 2008 financial crisis, arguing their market-based approaches often led to social inequality.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the role of economists in shaping modern policy
- Insight into the effects of deregulation
- Recognition of the connection between economics and social inequality
- Perspectives on the historical shifts in economic theory
Key Points
- Rise of Economists in Policy Making
- Market-Based Approaches to Public Policy
- Impact on Inequality and Regulation
- Case Studies: Airline Deregulation and Financial Crisis
- Critique of Monetarism and Supply-Side Economics
- The Shift Away from Keynesianism
Who’s it For
- Economists
- Policy Makers
- History Buffs
- Social Scientists
- Anyone interested in economic policy and its societal impact
About the author
Binyamin Appelbaum is a prominent journalist and the lead writer on business and economics for The New York Times Editorial Board.