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Why Governments Get It Wrong

By: Dennis C. Grube
Narrated by: Dennis C. Grube
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Publisher's Summary

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.

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.

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©2022 Dennis C. Grube (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

Critic Reviews

Insightful . . . A timely book with accessibly provocative arguments (Steve 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-read (Sebastian Payne, author of Broken Heartlands)
Engaging and accessible (Ivor Crewe, co-author of The Blunders of Our Governments)

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