About the Author

J. R. Shackleton is Professor of Economics at the University of Buckingham and Research and Editorial Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs. He studied economics at King's College, Cambridge and the School of Oriental and African Studies. He taught at Queen Mary University of London, has worked as an economist in the civil service and has been Dean of two business schools. A specialist in labour economics, he has published many books and academic articles and appeared frequently on radio and television.