Philip Whyman, Dr, Reader in Economics, Lancashire Business School, University of Central Lancashire
'This book is an ambitious attempt to synthesis several key developments within contemporary economics - the notion of a 'Third Way' and national economic policymaking. It firstly explores the fashionable concept of the 'Third Way' and places it in context of other versions of social democracy. It then utilises Sweden and its long established system of social democracy given its unique position as an industrialised nation from which to explore this issue. In summary, this book provides a welcome addition to the literature by providing a unique applied analysis of the 'Third Way' and the Swedish social democracy model.' Dr Mark Baimbridge, University of Bradford, UK