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Challenging Economic AssumptionsAuthor: Gerry McCartney and Carmel Williams
Challenging Economic Assumptions podcast is kind of self-descriptive. It is about challenging our assumed ideas and beliefs of the economic system we live with, which determines so much of our lives, our values and understanding of the world. In this series we hope to unpack some of the not-so-often questioned economic thinking that has lead us here and where we can go next. We talk to various thinkers and activists on the underlying economic assumptions that permeate our society, attempting to uncover new ways forward. Language: en-au Genres: Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Professor Lynne Chester | Questioning Conventional Economics in Public Policy
Tuesday, 18 March, 2025
In this episode, Carmel and Gerry talk to Professor Lynne Chester, a leading Australian economic scholar about the pervasive influence of conventional economics on public policy, particularly in areas such as healthcare and energy. In their discussion, they critique the assumptions of rationality and market efficiency that underpin many economic policies, arguing that they often neglect the complexities of human behaviour and the diverse needs of society.Professor Lynne Chester is a highly respected researcher andlecturer at the University of Sydney and has spent many years studying heterdox economics or non-conventional economics. Her research focuses broadly on energyaffordabilitly, the economic regulation of energy sectors and energy injustices. She provides her expertise in energy and public policy in many ways across organisations and government bodies. This podcast is supported by The University of Glasgow and the Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation. Feel free to follow us and share our podcast online and withanyone you think will enjoy it!
