The Realignment
447 | Nick Romeo: The Public Rejects the Status Quo. What is the Alternative?
Jan 18, 2024
Nick Romeo, author of 'The Alternative', discusses the outdated dogmas of modern economists, the battle within academia over economics teaching, the psychological and sociological effects of a jobs guarantee program, cultural influences on economic approaches, the decline of influence in economics, and the importance of relevancy in addressing unsolved problems.
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- The book challenges the belief that there is no alternative to the economic status quo and explores alternate social structures and arrangements.
- The book emphasizes the role of culture in economics and highlights examples of addressing societal issues such as wealth inequality and climate change.
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The book explores alternate social structures and arrangements that challenge the political status quo and address the deep dissatisfaction felt by many people around the world.
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