Why Governments Get It Wrong - And How They Can Get It Right

Informationen zum Autor Dennis C. Grube is a reader in politics and public policy at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a fellow of Girton College. He is the author of three single-author monographs on aspects of politics and policy. Why Governments Get It Wrong is Grube's first book for a wide audience. Klappentext Governments have a massive influence over our lives and so often they make the wrong decisions. Why Governments Get it Wrong looks at why ¿ and, crucially, what they can do to get it right. Zusammenfassung 'This humane, accessible and lucid work will enlighten any voter, and remind any would-be – or currently serving – politician of the pitfalls to avoid' - TLS Barely a week goes by without another government U-turn and with the cost of living crisis and rising mortgage rates we really need those in charge to get it right. In this timely book Cambridge Professor Dennis C. Grube explores the pitfalls, failures and successes of those in power around the world. 'A must-read' - Sebastian Payne 'Convincing' - David Lammy MP We live in an era when we really need governments to be effective – the economy, our health and the future of the planet are at stake – but so often they can seem clueless, and their decisions leave us confused. With insight and wit, Grube explains how governments can improve their decision-making and by examining fascinating case studies he highlights the key factors that make for effective government. With the stakes higher than ever before, this original and important book is an essential read for any concerned citizen who wants to understand why governments make the wrong decisions and, crucially, what can be done about it. ‘Highly original and very entertaining' - Gavin Esler 'There is a real gap for this book' - Isabel Hardman

Product details

• Authors: Dennis C Grube, Dennis C. Grube
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.2022
• EAN: 9781529083316
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-8331-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 240 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Commentary & Opinion, Political leaders & leadership, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Political leaders and leadership, Constitution: government & the state, Constitution: government and the state