John Weeks is Coordinator of the London-based Progressive Economy Forum and Emeritus Professor of Development Studies at SOAS, University of London.

Introduction: Debt, Deficits and Austerity
Chapter 1: We must live within our means
Chapter 2: Governments must balance their books
Chapter 3: We must tighten our belts
Chapter 4: Don't go into debt
Chapter 5: Taxes are a burden
Chapter 6: Austerity: There is no alternative
Chapter 7: Always an alternative