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Anat Shenker-Osorio is an American communications consultant and researcher known for her work on political messaging and framing. She has advised progressive organizations and campaigns around the world on how to use language effectively to promote social and economic justice.
Known for: Don't Buy It: The Trouble with Talking Nonsense About the Economy
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Don't Buy It: The Trouble with Talking Nonsense About the Economy
In this book, communications strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio examines how the language used to discuss the economy shapes public perception and policy. She argues that common economic metaphors and narratives often mislead people into accepting inequality and austerity as natural or inevitable. Through research and analysis, she proposes alternative ways to frame economic issues that emphasize fairness, shared prosperity, and collective responsibility.
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The Economy as a Machine: How Control Becomes Illusion
One of the most pervasive metaphors in economic discourse is the economy as a machine—something to be fixed, fueled, or fine-tuned. We often hear phrases like ‘jumpstarting the economy,’ ‘keeping the engine running,’ or ‘oil in the system.’ This framing makes economic life sound mechanical, governed...
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The Family Budget Analogy: A Dangerous Domestic Illusion
Few political soundbites are as seductive as ‘the government must tighten its belt like a family does.’ This analogy invokes comforting images of responsibility and prudence. Yet it is profoundly misleading. Families cannot issue currency or influence employment levels; governments can. The analogy ...
From Don't Buy It: The Trouble with Talking Nonsense About the Economy
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Anat Shenker-Osorio is an American communications consultant and researcher known for her work on political messaging and framing. She has advised progressive organizations and campaigns around the world on how to use language effectively to promote social and economic justice.
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