Academic examination of the Australian economy that questions the globalisation of capital, economic rationalism and downsizing. Explores alternative strategies to reconcile efficiency with equity and ecological sustainability. Issues covered include solving unemployment, stimulating industry, creating a fairer tax system, linking wages and welfare and taking economic sustainability seriously. Author is Associate Professor of Political Economy at the University of Sydney. Previous books include 'Economic Inequality: Who gets what in Australia' and 'Reshaping Australia: Urban problems and policies'.