William Coleman is an author and academic, who has written extensively upon political economy, the history of economic doctrine, and Australian economic history. His most recent book is 'Their Fiery Cross of Union: A Retelling of the Creation of the Australian Federation' (Connor Court, 2021). He is currently working on 'John Robertson: Liberal of the People', a portrait of the five time Premier of New South Wales.In 2016 he edited "Only in Australia. The History, Politics and Economics of Australian Exceptionalism" (Oxford University Press).He has authored, or co-authored, several other books including "Giblin’s Platoon: The Trials and Triumph of the Economist in Australian Public Life", "The Political Economy of Wages and Unemployment: A Neoclassical Exploration", and "The Causes, Costs and Compensations of Inflation"..