Just Capital by Adair Turner
A challenging agenda-setting work of economic and political philosophy in the mould of Will Hutton's The State We're InGround-breaking, challenging and at times provocative, JUST CAPITAL will explore how we combine, reconcile and, if necessary, trade-off a dynamic and growing economy with an inclusive and environmentally responsible society. It will consider in particular, and debunk, the proposition that the 'globalisation' of the world economy limits our ability to combine economic success and a 'good' society. It will explore how information technology is transforming businesses and economic structures, but challenge conventional assumptions about the social implications of the 'knowledge' society.Liberal in its economic and political outlook, and committed to a market economy, Turner's book will also identify where the market is failing and where the state needs to and can usefully intervene to achieve desirable social and environmental ends. Turner strongly believes that, provided we make sensible choices and reject confused conventional wisdoms, we can successfully combine economic dynamism with an equitable society, with adequate provision for all.With an Introduction by Ralf Dahrendorf, the internationally renowned social and political philosopher, JUST CAPITAL will both provoke debate and offer radical new solutions to questions that have perplexed both left and right for decades.
Adair Turner has combined careers in business, public policy and academia. He is currently chair of the UK Pensions Commission, a visiting professor at the London School of Economics and CASS Business School and an independent cross-bench peer in the House of Lords. After studying History and Economics at Cambridge University, Adair taught Economics part-time at the university in parallel with his business career. He worked for British Petroleum and Chase Manhattan Bank before joining McKinsey & Company in 1982. He became a partner in 1988 and a director in 1994. During his time at McKinsey, Adair built the firm’s Eastern European practice, opening offices in Moscow, Warsaw and Prague. From 1995 to 1999 he was Director General of the Confederation of British Industry. Adair is a trustee of the World Wide Fund for Nature and a member of the Council of Management of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). He was also a member of the Prime Minister's Panel of Independent Strategic Advisors from 2001 to 2002 where he focused on health service issues. Adair holds an Honorary Doctorate from the City University and his book, Just Capital: The Liberal Economy, was published by Macmillan in 200 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333900710 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333900715 |
| Title | Just Capital |
| Author | Adair Turner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2001-03-23 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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