{"title":"David Soskice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by David Soskice, a renowned political economist who delves into the intricate dynamics of modern democracies. Soskice’s insightful analysis brings clarity to the complexities of political and economic systems, making his works an essential addition to any collection focused on \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eDemocracy and Prosperity\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Torben Iversen. This influential book explores the interrelationship between democratic institutions and economic growth, challenging prevailing assumptions and offering a fresh perspective on how these forces shape each other in the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoskice’s writing is not just academically rigorous but also accessible, bridging the gap between in-depth research and engaging discourse. Whether you're a student of political science, an avid follower of global affairs, or simply curious about the forces that drive our democracies and economies, David Soskice’s works offer invaluable insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection to discover how Soskice’s profound understanding of political economy can enhance your knowledge of the world today, offering both historical context and forward-thinking analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"democracy-and-prosperity-by-david-soskice-9780691182735","title":"Democracy and Prosperity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking new historical analysis of how global capitalism and advanced democracies mutually support each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a widespread view that democracy and the advanced nation-state are in crisis, weakened by globalisation and undermined by global capitalism, in turn explaining rising inequality and mounting populism. This book, written by two of the world's leading political economists, argues this view is wrong: advanced democracies are resilient, and their enduring historical relationship with capitalism has been mutually beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor all the chaos and upheaval over the past century—major wars, economic crises, massive social change, and technological revolutions—\u003cem\u003eDemocracy and Prosperity\u003c\/em\u003e by Torben Iversen and David Soskice shows how democratic states continuously reinvent their economies through massive public investment in research and education, by imposing competitive product markets and cooperation in the workplace, and by securing macroeconomic discipline as the preconditions for innovation and the promotion of the advanced sectors of the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritically, this investment has generated vast numbers of well-paying jobs for the middle classes and their children, focusing the aims of aspirational families, and in turn providing electoral support for parties. Gains at the top have also been shared with the middle (though not the bottom) through a large welfare state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to the prevailing wisdom on globalisation, advanced capitalism is neither footloose nor unconstrained: it thrives under democracy precisely because it cannot subvert it. Populism, inequality, and poverty are indeed great scourges of our time, but these are failures of democracy and must be solved by democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848972095724,"sku":"9780691182735","price":83.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1814493482434.jpg?v=1759006455"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-soskice.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}