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Discover 'Good Economics for Hard Times,' an essential read for those seeking to navigate the complex world of economics and its implications for social and political issues. This enlightening book, authored by Nobel Prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, critically examines traditional economic theories and offers fresh insights into our increasingly globalized society. With a keen focus on pressing topics such as migration, trade liberalization, and economic growth, Banerjee and Duflo argue that conventional wisdom often leads us astray. They illuminate how misinterpretations in economic thinking contribute to unemployment, wage stagnation, and social strife. Spanning 416 pages, this impactful paperback provides a transformative perspective on how economics can genuinely address our most urgent challenges. Ideal for students, policymakers, or anyone intrigued by modern economics, this book emerges as a beacon of hope and understanding. 'Good Economics for Hard Times' challenges the status quo, urging readers to reconsider what they know about economics and its relevance to real-world issues. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in improving their grasp of contemporary economic thought and its application in today’s world. Get your copy today and embark on a journey toward better economic understanding and solutions.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986197
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416
Description:
The Nobel Prize-winning economists show how, when done right, economics can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day
In this ambitious, provocative book Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how traditional western-centric thinking has failed to explain what is happening to people in a newly globalized world- in short Good Economics has been done badly. They cover the most essential issues, including why migration doesn't follow the law of supply and demand, why trade liberalization can drive unemployment up and wages down and why nobody can really explain why and when growth happens.They seek to reclaim this essential terrain, and offer readers an economist's view of the most pressing political issues, one that is candid about the obstacles we face but optimistic that we can find better ways to overcome them.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986197
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416
Description:
The Nobel Prize-winning economists show how, when done right, economics can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day
In this ambitious, provocative book Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how traditional western-centric thinking has failed to explain what is happening to people in a newly globalized world- in short Good Economics has been done badly. They cover the most essential issues, including why migration doesn't follow the law of supply and demand, why trade liberalization can drive unemployment up and wages down and why nobody can really explain why and when growth happens.They seek to reclaim this essential terrain, and offer readers an economist's view of the most pressing political issues, one that is candid about the obstacles we face but optimistic that we can find better ways to overcome them.