Economic Policy and Human Rights - Holding Governments to Account (Hardcover)

Economic Policy and Human Rights presents a powerful critique of three decades of neoliberal economic policies, assessed from the perspective of human rights norms. In doing so, it brings together two areas of thought and action that have hitherto been separate: progressive economics concerned with promoting economic justice and human development; and human rights analysis and advocacy. Focussing on in-depth comparative case studies of the USA and Mexico and looking at issues such as public expenditure, taxation and international trade, the book shows that heterodox economic analysis benefits greatly from a deeper understanding of a human rights framework. This is something progressive economists have often been skeptical of, regarding it as too deeply entrenched in 'Western' norms, discourses and agendas. Such a categorical rejection is unwarranted. Instead, human rights norms can provide an invaluable ethical and accountability framework, challenging a narrow focus on efficiency and growth. A vital book for anyone interested in human rights and harnessing economics to create a better world.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	November 2011
Editors:	Radhika Balakrishnan • Diane Elson
Contributors:	Sarah Gammage • Nursel Aydiner-Avsar • Lourdes Colinas • Alberto Serdan-Rosales • Gabriel' Lara • James Heintz • Carlos Salas • Daniela Ramirez Camacho
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-84813-875-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Macroeconomics > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > General
LSN:	1-84813-875-X
Barcode:	9781848138759

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