Compassionate Conservatism explained where the New Conservatism came from. Compassionate Economics explains where it is going.

 

As the world's financial system totters and Britain faces recession, we need a far richer debate about the nature, the power and the limitations of capitalism. Must we simply choose between command-and-control and laissez-faire?

 

On December 1 Policy Exchange and the University of Buckingham Press publish Compassionate Economics by Jesse Norman.

 

Norman's 2006 book Compassionate Conservatism was acclaimed as 'the intellectual guidebook to Cameronism'. Now Compassionate Economics re-examines the fundamental drivers of economic prosperity and social wellbeing, and sets out a new economic agenda for the centre-right -- and perhaps for a future Cameron government.

 

Labour's claim to fairness is flawed

28th September 2008: Article for The Independent by Jesse Norman

 

Gordon Brown wants "fairness" to be the battleground of the next general election.

Think tank: Capitalism with a caring face

21st September 2008: Article for The Sunday Times by Jesse Norman

 

‘Is there a cure for capitalism?” Two years ago this question would have seemed unthinkable. Now, after a week of extraordinary financial turmoil in which many proud banking names have ceased to exist, it is almost fashionable. Yet, when the dust has cleared, what should we conclude?

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What they say about Compassionate Economics

 

"With economics now being the number one policy debate in Britain, every politico on the left, right or centre of British politics should read this book over Christmas." -- Matthew Elliiott, ConservativeHome

 

"Reading your article in the FT was a "eureka" moment for me. Thank you." -- Robert P.

 

"Compassionate Economics is an outstanding book and I thoroughly recommend it. It should appeal to anyone interested in a mature political and economic analysis, which yields practical suggestions for making our country better." -- David M.

 

"The most intelligent political tract of 2009... rich and rewarding text .... beautifully written... Jesse Norman, currently the Conservative candidate for Hereford, has marked himself out as one of the giants of the next parliamentary intake. Don't take my word for it; read his book." -- Daniel Hannan

 

"It is beautifully written and essential reading for these times. -- Richard Spring MP

 

What they said about Compassionate Conservatism

 

"The book everyone in Westminster is talking about" -- The Observer

 

"Superb" -- Andrew Sullivan, US political commentator and noted blogger

 

"A glimpse of the future of British Conservatism" -- Adrian Wooldridge, co-author of The Right Nation

 

"At once profound and accessible, this book is rewarding reading for anyone interested in political ideas, and indispensable to those on the centre right. It provides the first philosophical definition of the new 21st Century conservatism"
Charles Moore, Daily Telegraph columnist and biographer of Lady Thatcher

 

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