Just before Christmas I hinted on this blog that I was thinking of writing a new book. The reaction was positive. Slightly surprisingly, within hours a publisher had been in touch.
Now a plan has been written and received publisher support. Contracts are now under discussion.
I should add though that although this will be a fast track book publication before very early 2023 is unlikely.
It does, however, look like I have something else to do this year.
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How many hours in the day do you have? 25?, 26?, more?
Anyway, more power to your elbow (pen).
I do actually take quite a lot of time off
I am also intensely focused when I am working
That’s great news, congratulations.
“Just before Christmas I hinted on this bog”
I hope the book won’t be written on it…..
Already edited!
If I may say, I believe you when you say that you have time off.
Because I think that it is reflected in the quality of your work.
You obviously find time to reflect and think about what you are doing.
And it shows.
Politicians please note.
If I did not have other interests I could not do this
This is excellent news, Richard.
I look forward to placing my advance order.
Keep up the good work.
Looking forward to reading it.
Maybe a few copies should be left lying around House of Commons and House of Lords.
Craig
🙂
Hopefully once published it will lead to you getting a key advisory position within the Labour Party
I am not seeking such a role
Anyone is free to talk to me
“Anyone is free to talk to me”
But who does?.. I have been reading about your association with Jeremy Corbyn. He came so close to getting real power. Just think what might have been with you by his side!
John McDonnell signed up to neoliberal fiscal rules
I could not do that
But I am talked to quite a lot
I can think of a few people who could benefit from reading your book when it comes out, and, of course, considering what it says.
Two of them have quite influential YouTube channels on which they discuss politics. Most of what they say seems quite reasonable, although I don’t necessarily agree with all of it. However when they discuss economics it makes me cringe.
I will find some way of sending them a copy.
Thanks
Richard
You are right to mention John McDonnell. But the same is true of Rachel Reeves.
I fear that any potential financial spokesperson for the Labour Party gets pulled aside, and indoctrinated at “potential leaders” training events.
You may have to set up your own potential leaders training events…
1. Our emperors have no clothes. Thatcherism has failed.
2. Laissez faire died a long time ago. The state is vital.
3. Know your neo-liberal enemy.
4. Dont expect a biased media to applaud
5. There is an alternative and a confident state , that knows what it is doing ,has
more options than we are told.
I am really looking forward to reading this book, and gifting copies to several others, when it comes out. Your explanations of how money and tax work have really opened my eyes and resulted in very positive conversations with lots of friends. I hope there is one chapter that illustrates what is wrong with the prevalent monetary theory, in addition to the ones describing how money really functions.
Thanks
This book cannot come a moment too soon. It might actually help to overcome the neo-liberal/orthodox economic framework so prevalent in what passes for the Opposition. As you and Roger suggest, above, McDonnell and Reeves stick to the self-defeating fiscal nonsense. I suppose it’s possible that they know the reality, but are too timid to express it in the face of widespread public ignorance- although I wouldn’t put money on that. In any case, the book will help to educate the public, academia, and open-minded politicians and journos.
As The Deficit Myth has.
I’m new to this site, which books have you written and the new book is?
Start with the Joy of Tax and then go to The Courageous State
Others are more tax specific.
The new one is on money and the macroeconomy.
For a flavour of how embedded current thinking is, have a listen to the Treasury Select Committee interviewing Roger Bootle, Jim O’Neill, Ann Pettifor and Jagjit Chadha – ‘expert economists’ all. Lots of well meant intentions but very conventional views on money and debt on display.
Look forward to seeing Richard, Stephanie Kelton and Steve Keen in front of the same committee!
I might have had hopes for Ann, but these days I find her economics decidedly strange, to be polite to her views