Books by Christopher Meissner
“This book zooms out on the ups and downs of not just trade but other forms of globalization like capital movements over the last 170 years. It focuses on three periods: pre-WW I globalization, interwar delinkage, and globalization/hyperglobalization after World War II. It is well-grounded in the economic literature and considers trade, capital and immigration flows. It is also readable but with no particular attempt at a unique or original thesis. It’s generally pro-globalization with some nuance and downsides—but ultimately it argues, ‘globalization is nothing more than the urge to trade and improve the quality of life. These goals are a significant part of our shared humanity. In this view, globalization over the long run has been rising and will continue to rise in the future.’ “ Read more...
The Best Economics Books of 2024
Jason Furman, Economist
Interviews where books by Christopher Meissner were recommended
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Shock Values: Prices and Inflation in American Democracy
by Carola Binder -
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One from the Many: The Global Economy Since 1850
by Christopher Meissner -
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Behind the Curve: Can Manufacturing Still Provide Inclusive Growth?
by Robert Lawrence -
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Breaking the Mold: India’s Untraveled Path to Prosperity
by Raghuram G Rajan & Rohit Lamba -
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How Economics Explains the World (US)/ The Shortest History of Economics (UK)
by Andrew Leigh
The Best Economics Books of 2024, recommended by Jason Furman
The Best Economics Books of 2024, recommended by Jason Furman
2024 was billed as the ‘year of elections’ but calling it the ‘year of economics’ might have been more apt as incumbent governments around the world were kicked out by high inflation, poor wage growth and continuing inequality. American economist Jason Furman recommends the best economics books of 2024, books that shed light on our current predicament and how to get out of it.
