{"product_id":"ralph-harris-in-his-own-words-9780255366212","title":"Ralph Harris in His Own Words","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Lord Harris of High Cross (Ralph Harris) died, in October 2006 at the age of 81, the tributes to him described him as one of the 'men who changed Britain'. This book selects from Ralph's considerable opus, revealing that economics need not always be a 'dismal science'. It is suitable for academics and researchers of economics and politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Lord Howe of Aberavon; Editor's introduction Colin Robinson; Part I: Papers on IEA-Related Activities -- Living with Arthur; Watch out for the 'Peter Principle'; Who invented Buckingham?; An independent station; Now for 'planning'; Market versus state; Behind enemy lines.  Part II: Papers On Markets \u0026amp; Freedom -- Adam Smith: revolutionary for the third millennium?; Hayek: the arch radical reactionary?; The challenge of a radical reactionary; Morality and markets: gospel of an economist; No, Prime Minister! Ralph Harris against the consensus.  Part III: House of Lords Speeches -- No, Minister! (Early House of Lords speeches, 1981-1984); House of Lords speeches, 1984-2004.  Part IV: Selected Obituaries -- The Times; The Daily Telegraph; The Economist; The Independent; The Financial Times; Index.","brand":"Institute of Economic Affairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48883927974231,"sku":"9780255366212","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ralph-harris-in-his-own-words-9780255366212","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}