In this compelling and accessible work, Nobel laureate James E. Meade offers a definitive economic blueprint for the modern citizen who values both liberty and equality. *The Intelligent Radical's Guide to Economic Policy* navigates the complexities of the mixed economy, providing a clear, logical framework for addressing today’s most pressing challenges. Professor Meade tackles critical issues, including the control of inflation, the maintenance of full employment, and the essential management of wages and prices.
Beyond domestic concerns, the book explores the equitable distribution of income and property, as well as the urgent management of global resources and the environment. Eschewing dry technical jargon, Meade articulates a cohesive set of interrelated policies designed to guide us through economic uncertainty toward a prosperous, free, and decent society. This essential guide is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how rigorous economic thinking can be harnessed to champion social reform. It serves as an empowering manual for the engaged reader who believes that modern science has made a better world possible and seeks the practical policies to achieve it.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear and some initial pages marking) Softcover ISBN 0043302572
