Description
Austerity is not always one-size-fits-all; it can be a flexible, class-based strategy taking several forms depending on the political-economic forces and institutional characteristics present. This important book identifies continuity and variety in crisis-driven austerity restructuring across Canada, Denmark, Ireland and Spain. In their analysis, the authors focus on several components of austerity, including fiscal and monetary policy, budget narratives, public sector reform, labor market flexibilization, and resistance. In so doing, they uncover how austerity can be categorized into different dynamic types, and expose the economic, social, and political implications of the varieties of austerity.
About the Author
Heather Whiteside is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Stephen McBride is Professor of Political Science and Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Globalization at McMaster University. Bryan Evans is Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University and is Director of the Centre for Policy Innovation and Public Engagement.
Book Information
ISBN 9781529212242
Author Heather Whiteside
Format Hardback
Page Count 260
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publisher Bristol University Press
About the Author
Heather Whiteside is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Stephen McBride is Professor of Political Science and Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Globalization at McMaster University. Bryan Evans is Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University and is Director of the Centre for Policy Innovation and Public Engagement.
Book Information
ISBN 9781529212242
Author Heather Whiteside
Format Hardback
Page Count 260
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publisher Bristol University Press
