John Tippett's formal Training as an economist began at the University of Melbourne. An upbringing on a family farm in North western Victoria, Australia and early studies in agricultural science had a large influence on forming values of self-reliance, responsibility and practicality, all of which Interpenetrate his thoughts and writings on economics. As an active member of the school of philosophy in Melbourne of over 30 years, has been an even greater influence on his writings.
Economics is not about measuring artificial constructs such as GDP, or inflation, nor whether stock prices follow a geometric brownian motion. Economics concerns human welfare, and the best mechanism to achieve the fairest outcome which preserves our civilisation.” Dr Kim Sawyer; “I’m really enjoying reading John’s book “A Philosophers take on Economics”, absolutely spot on for what is happening today. I’m pretty sure it’s the only book I’ve read by an economist (philosopher) that I could understand! And I sub-majored in economics many years ago at Melbourne Uni.” Grant Tenni; “I ‘Saw the Cat’ whilst reading John Tippett’s book in April. Now a proud ‘Georgist’ currently reading Progress and Poverty.” Gerald Vandermeer