Mainstream textbooks present economics as an objective science free from value judgements‎;‎ that settles disputes by testing hypotheses‎;‎ that applies a pre‎-determined body of principles‎;‎ and contains policy prescriptions supported by a consensus of professional opinion‎.‎ The Economics Anti‎-Textbook argues that this is a myth ‎- one which is not only dangerously misleading but also bland and boring‎.‎ It challenges the mainstream textbooks‎'‎ assumptions‎,‎ arguments‎,‎ models and evidence‎.‎ It puts the controversy and excitement back into economics to reveal a fascinating and a vibrant field of study ‎- one which is more an ‎'‎art of persuasion‎'‎ than it is a science‎.‎ The Economics Anti‎-Textbook‎'‎s chapters parallel the major topics in the typical text‎,‎ beginning with a boiled‎-down account of them before presenting an analysis and critique‎.‎ Drawing on the work of leading economists‎,‎ the Anti‎-Textbook lays bare the blind spots in the texts and their sins of omission and commission‎.‎ It shows where hidden value judgements are made and when contrary evidence is ignored‎.‎ It shows the claims made without any evidence and the alternative theories that aren‎'‎t mentioned‎.‎It shows the importance of power‎,‎ social context and legal framework‎.‎ The Economics Anti‎-Textbook is the students‎'‎ guide to decoding the textbooks and shows how real economics is much more interesting than most economists are willing to let on‎.‎

• Author‎:‎ Rod Hill‎,‎ Tony Myatt
• Publisher‎:‎ Zed Books
• ISBN‎:‎ 9781842779392