Why Governments Get It Wrong

And How They Can Get It Right

Dennis C. Grube

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Pan Books
30 January 2024

Constitution: government & the state; Political leaders & leadership; Central government policies

'This humane, accessible and lucid work will enlighten any voter, and remind any would-be - or currently serving - politician of the pitfalls to avoid' - TLS

As the list of U-turns grows ever longer, the cost of living crisis intensifies and mortgage rates rise, we really need those in charge to get it right. In Why Governments Get It Wrong, Cambridge's Professor Dennis C. Grube gives a timely and incisive examination of the pitfalls, failures and successes of those in power around the world.

We live in an era when we really need governments to be effective - the economy, our health and the future of the planet are at stake - but so often they can seem clueless, and their decisions leave us confused.

With insight and wit, Grube explains how governments can improve their decision-making and, by examining fascinating case studies, he highlights the key factors that make for effective government.

With the stakes higher than ever before, this original and important book is an essential read for any concerned citizen who wants to understand why governments make the wrong decisions and, crucially, what can be done about it.

'Convincing' - David Lammy MP

'A must-read' - Sebastian Payne, author of The Fall of Boris Johnson

'Highly original and very entertaining' - Gavin Esler, author of How Britain Ends

'There is a real gap for this book' - Isabel Hardman, author of Why We Get the Wrong Politicians

By: Dennis C. Grube
Imprint: Pan Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 186g
ISBN: 9781529083330
ISBN 10: 1529083338
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 January 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dennis C. Grube is a professor in politics and public policy at the University of Cambridge, and Acting Director of the Bennett Institute for Public Policy. A one-time political speechwriter in his native Tasmania, he is the author of three single-author monographs on aspects of politics and policy. Why Governments Get It Wrong is Grube's first book for a wide audience.

Reviews for Why Governments Get It Wrong: And How They Can Get It Right

Insightful . . . A timely book with accessibly provocative arguments -- Steve Richards, author of The Prime Ministers We Never Had A fascinating and timely look at how government decisions affect our lives and how those in charge can do much better. A must-read -- Sebastian Payne, author of The Fall of Boris Johnson Engaging and accessible -- Ivor Crewe, co-author of The Blunders of Our Governments There is a real gap for this book . . . International in scope and non-partisan -- Isabel Hardman, author of Why We Get the Wrong Politicians Highly original and very entertaining . . . This is the book Boris Johnson should have read before he promised to 'Get Brexit Done' -- Gavin Esler, author of How Britain Ends From the pandemic to the climate crisis, we are living in an era of historic policy-making. Dennis Grube's convincing book teaches all of us how governments get decisions wrong and what we have to do to get them right -- David Lammy MP This humane, accessible and lucid work will enlighten any voter, and remind any would-be - or currently serving - politician of the pitfalls to avoid * TLS *