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The technical language of economics has become more prevalent in justifying political decision-making

O'Brien, Dave (2012) The technical language of economics has become more prevalent in justifying political decision-making. British Politics and Policy at LSE (16 Apr 2012). Website.

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Abstract

Dave O’Brien argues that the technocratic process of economic decision-making is increasingly being used to give legitimacy to policy decisions. However, the use of particular measurement systems reflects ideological positions, social conditions and bureaucratic histories.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/
Additional Information: © 2012 The Author
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Date Deposited: 25 May 2012 15:22
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 18:28
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/44047

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