Books I've Reviewed: Benedict King
Last updated: February 19, 2021
Radical Markets: Uprooting Capitalism and Democracy for a Just Society
by E. Glen Weyl & Eric A. Posner
We spoke to Glen Weyl, one of the authors of Radical Markets, about the book, how his thinking has evolved, and what's happened to their ideas in the real world since the book was published in May, 2018.
Euro Tragedy: A Drama in Nine Acts
by Ashoka Mody
Professor Ashoka Mody, a former deputy director of the IMF's Europe department, charts the history of the EU's single currency from the birth of an idea in the 1960s, to its creation at the end of the century and the 2008-13 financial crisis, which brutally exposed the currency's weaknesses.
Churchill: Walking with Destiny
by Andrew Roberts
If you're looking for just one book about Winston Churchill, and especially about his role in World War II, Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts is the book for you.
Oscar: A Life
by Matthew Sturgis
Oscar: A Life by Matthew Sturgis is an authoritative and highly readable biography of the Irish-born playwright and wit Oscar Wilde (the last biography was published 30 years ago). In 2019, Oscar: A Life was shortlisted for the prestigious Wolfson History Prize.
Globalizing Capital
by Barry Eichengreen
Globalizing Capital by economist Barry Eichengreen is now in its third edition, updated to include the global financial crisis, the Greek bailout, the Euro crisis and the rise of China as a global monetary power.
Unelected Power: The Quest for Legitimacy in Central Banking and the Regulatory State
by Paul Tucker
Paul Tucker, former deputy governor of the Bank of England, looks at how unelected bodies can and should be made accountable in a modern democratic society.
