Why Governments Get It Wrong
15 September 2022Synopsis
'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
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15 September 2022
9781529083316Reviews
Insightful . . . A timely book with accessibly provocative argumentsSteve Richards, author of The Prime Ministers We Never Had
A fascinating and timely look at how government decisions affect our lives and how those in charge can do much better. A must-readSebastian Payne, author of Broken Heartlands
Engaging and accessibleIvor Crewe, co-author of The Blunders of Our Governments
There is a real gap for this book . . . international in scope and non-partisanIsabel Hardman, author of Why We Get the Wrong Politicians
