Top economists turn on Osborne, plus Daniel Trilling on race, class and the Rochdale grooming trial and why Peter Wilby remains grumpy about the Olympics

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Current affairs and newspaper magazine of the year In this week's issue: Top economists turn on George Osborne FEATURING David Flusfeder, John Gray, Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson , John Burnside, Will Self, Kate Mossman and many more. Don't miss: - In 2010, a group of 20 economists signed a letter supporting George Osborne's economic policy. How many regret the decision? George Eaton finds out. - David Flusfeder on poker in Vegas - Daniel Trilling on race, class and the Rochdale grooming trial - John Gray reviews Rowan Williams's lectures on the Narnia books - Peter Wilby: why I remain an Olympic grump - Ray Monk  on Ludwig Wittgenstein  PLUS John Burnside  on the recent absence of chance encounters with animals in poetry, an interview with paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and Ryan Gilbey reviews new film Take This Waltz. . Find the issue, cover dated 20th August, on sale for £3.50 in all good newsagents, in London on Thursday 16th August and the rest of the country from Friday 17th July. Or buy the issue in digital form here - ideal for those living outside the UK. Trial a subscription to the New Statesman and receive 12 issues for only £12 (UK only) delivered straight to your door - that's a saving of £2.50 on the usual cover price! International and national readers can also call +44 (0)207 936 6459 or click here to obtain a copy. New Statesman LTD, registered in England No. 03143654, John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN. Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2010. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.