In Gen F'd? economist Alison Pennington shows how the most educated generation in Australia's history stands to be the first generation worse off than their parents, and gives young people the tools to create the change we need. This is the fifth book in The Crikey Read series from Crikey and Hardie Grant Books.

Young people today are digital natives, encouraged to market their own uniqueness and success online, amid out-dated advice from parents and politicians: work hard and you'll get ahead. But Australia's celebrated 'fair go' has disintegrated, with millions of young people stuck on the rat-wheel of insecure work and crammed into share houses paying off boomers' mortgages.

Against the backdrop of global warming and pandemic, young people have inherited a dysfunctional economy that consumes their futures. Gen F'd? plots a path forward for Australians to reactivate our democracy and create a new economy that provides hope and opportunity for all.

From Crikey and Hardie Grant Books, The Crikey Read is a series that brings an unflinching and truly independent eye to the issues of the day in Australia and the world.

About the Author
Alison Pennington is an economist, writer and media commentator. She conducts research on economic issues facing working people including the future of jobs, skills and training, and the role of government. Alison is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with La Trobe University. Her previous roles include senior Economist with The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work, and roles in public finance, public sector unions and music teaching.

Reviews

'Alison is truly the economist for this generation. This book lays out how Gen F'd got here, what they can do to get out of it, and what changes Australia needs to make to ensure we all get a fair go. It will make you angry, but it will also hopefully make you determined.' - Amy Remeikis

'Pennington's Gen F'd? is packed with insights on how this generation might earn a shot at a future worth living for.' - Yanis Varoufakis

'Gen F'd? is here, for everyone who wants some hard evidence of the structuralised economic disadvantage of young people as opposed to the fact-free self-flattery of - oh, I dunno - wage-thieves.' - Van Badham

'A revolutionary economic roadmap for Australia's disenfranchised youth.' - Nanci Nott, Arts Hub

Book Information
ISBN 9781743799215
Author Alison Pennington
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Hardie Grant Books
Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Weight(grams) 160g