{"title":"Paul Collier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Paul Collier collection, where we delve into the insightful works of one of the world’s leading experts on economics and development. Paul Collier is renowned for his profound understanding of political and economic complexities, offering readers valuable perspectives on today's most pressing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreed Is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling exploration of how societal collaboration can overcome the dangers of individualism and greed, reflecting Collier’s bold vision for a revitalised society. This book falls under \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a must-read for those eager to explore ethical economic solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLeft Behind\u003c\/em\u003e, Collier addresses education and socio-economic disparities, providing thoughtful critiques and potential remedies. His insights are categorised under \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for anyone invested in tackling educational inequality and fostering inclusive development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Future of Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e continues Collier’s exploration of political and economic themes, as he analyses the current state and future trajectory of capitalism. Categorised within \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book is perfect for those interested in the evolving framework of global economics and societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Paul Collier’s intellectually stimulating works that challenge conventional thinking and inspire discussions on building a sustainable and equitable future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"left-behind-by-paul-collier-9780241279168","title":"Left Behind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world-renowned economist offers a ground-breaking new vision for inclusive prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeft Behind\u003c\/em\u003e places can be found in prosperous countries—from South Yorkshire, integral to the industrial revolution and now England's poorest county, to Barranquilla, once Colombia's portal to the Caribbean and now struggling. More alarmingly, the poorest countries in the world are diverging further from the rest of humanity. Why have these places fallen further behind? And what can we do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorld-renowned development economist Paul Collier has spent his life working in neglected communities. In this book, he offers his candid diagnosis of why some regions and countries are falling further behind, and a new vision for how they can catch up. Collier lays the blame for widening inequality on stale economic orthodoxies that prioritise market forces and centralised bureaucracies like the UK Treasury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, a new wave of academic research has revealed the crucial role of collective learning, social capital, and local agency in reversing decline and equalising life-chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on insights from social psychology, moral philosophy, and behavioural economics, as well as a range of illuminating case studies, Collier shares a galvanising vision for a more inclusive, prosperous world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354907594988,"sku":"9780241279168","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24591013482273.jpg?v=1744291486"},{"product_id":"the-future-of-capitalism-by-paul-collier-9780141987255","title":"The Future of Capitalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA world-renowned economist's candid diagnosis of the failures of capitalism and a pragmatic and realistic vision for how we can repair it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeep new rifts are tearing apart the fabric of Britain and other Western societies - thriving cities versus the provinces, the highly skilled elite versus the less educated, wealthy versus developing countries. As these divides deepen, we have lost the sense of ethical obligation to others that was crucial to the rise of post-war social democracy. So far, these rifts have been answered only by the revivalist ideologies of populism and socialism, leading to the seismic upheavals of Trump, Brexit, and the return of the far right in Germany. We have heard many critiques of capitalism, but no one has laid out a realistic way to fix it, until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a passionate and polemical book, celebrated economist Paul Collier outlines brilliantly original and ethical ways of healing these rifts - economic, social, and cultural - with the cool head of pragmatism, rather than the fervour of ideological revivalism. He reveals how he has personally lived across these three divides, moving from working-class Sheffield to hyper-competitive Oxford, and working between Britain and Africa, and acknowledges some of the failings of his profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his own solutions as well as ideas from some of the world's most distinguished social scientists, he shows us how to save capitalism from itself - and free ourselves from the intellectual baggage of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533076517100,"sku":"9780141987255","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14674533482238.jpg?v=1749363590"},{"product_id":"left-behind-by-paul-collier-9780141984117","title":"Left Behind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world-renowned economist offers a ground-breaking new vision for inclusive prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeft behind places can be found in prosperous countries—from South Yorkshire, integral to the industrial revolution and now England's poorest county, to Barranquilla, once Colombia's portal to the Caribbean and now struggling. More alarmingly, the poorest countries in the world are diverging further from the rest of humanity. Why have these places fallen further behind? And what can we do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorld-renowned development economist Paul Collier has spent his life working in neglected communities. In \u003cem\u003eLeft Behind\u003c\/em\u003e, he offers his candid diagnosis of why some regions and countries are falling further behind, and a new vision for how they can catch up. Collier lays the blame for widening inequality on stale economic orthodoxies that prioritize market forces and centralized bureaucracies like the UK Treasury. 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