{"title":"Martin Daunton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Martin Daunton, a distinguished historian and scholar renowned for his insightful analysis of economic and social history. With a career dedicated to understanding the complexities of global economic policies and governance, Daunton offers readers a rich tapestry of knowledge that spans centuries and continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his notable work, \u003cem\u003eThe Economic Government of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, Daunton explores the intricate systems and decisions that have shaped the global economy. This book delves into the evolution of international economic governance, providing a comprehensive overview that is both enlightening and engaging for readers interested in the economic forces that have driven world history. Ideal for those keen on Education \u0026amp; Reference material, Daunton’s writings serve as essential resources for students, educators, and anyone with a curiosity about the historical underpinnings of our current economic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Daunton's works are marked by a meticulous attention to detail and a knack for making complex topics accessible. By choosing his books, you are diving into expertly crafted narratives that bridge the past with the present, offering you the opportunity to explore the development of economic systems from a vantage point that is both scholarly and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-economic-government-of-the-world-by-martin-daunton-9781846141713","title":"The Economic Government of the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epic history of money, trade and development since 1933.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1933, Keynes reflected on the crisis of the Great Depression that arose from individualistic capitalism: \"It is not intelligent, it is not beautiful, it is not just, it is not virtuous - and it doesn't deliver the goods... But when we wonder what to put in its place, we are extremely perplexed.\" We are now in a similar state of perplexity, wondering how to respond to the economic problems of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Daunton examines the changing balance over ninety years between economic nationalism and globalization, explaining why one economic order breaks down and how another one is built, in a wide-ranging history of the institutions and individuals who have managed the global economy. In 1933, the World Monetary and Economic Conference brought together the nations of the world; it failed. Trade and currency warfare led to economic nationalism and a turn from globalization that culminated in war. During the Second World War, a new economic order emerged - the embedded liberalism of Bretton Woods, the International Monetary Fund, and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - and the post-war General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. These institutions and their rules created a balance between domestic welfare and globalization, complemented by a social contract between labour, capital, and the state to share the benefits of economic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet this embedded liberalism reflected the interests of the 'west' during the Cold War. In the 1970s, it faced collapse, caused by its internal weaknesses and the breakdown of the social contract, and was challenged by the Third World as a form of neo-colonialism. It was succeeded by neoliberalism, financialisation, and hyper-globalization. In 2008, the global financial crash exposed the flaws of neoliberalism without leading to a fundamental change. Now, as leading nations tackle the fall-out from Covid-19 and the threats of inflation, food security, and the existential risk of climate change, Martin Daunton calls for a return to a globalization that benefits many of the world's poor and a fairer capitalism that delivers domestic welfare and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Economic Government of the World\u003c\/em\u003e is the first history to show how trade, international monetary relations, capital mobility, and development impacted on and influenced each other. Martin Daunton places these economic relations in the geo-political context of the twentieth century and considers the importance of economic ideas and political ideology, electoral calculations, and institutional design. The book rests on extensive archival research to provide a powerful analysis of the origins of our current global crisis and suggests how we might build a fairer international order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355150045420,"sku":"9781846141713","price":86.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8144583482845.jpg?v=1744299231"},{"product_id":"the-economic-government-of-the-world-by-martin-daunton-9780141038674","title":"The Economic Government of the World","description":"An epic history of money, trade and development since 1933\n\nThis is the history of the institutions and individuals who have managed the global economy, from the World Monetary and Economic Conference in the wake of the Great Depression to the present, as leading nations tackle the fallout from Covid-19 and the threats of inflation, food security and climate change. Since the Second World War, organisations created at Bretton Woods - the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development - and afterwards - the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - have left an indelible mark on our contemporary world.\n\nMartin Daunton examines the swings of the pendulum over ninety years between the forces of democracy, national determination and globalization. He shows that the structures of economic government have been overwhelmingly shaped by 'first world' powers, often to the dismay of developing countries. He argues that whilst structures cannot be separated from the politics of and between the biggest economies, future global recovery rests on the reduction of inequality and that multilateral institutions are fundamental in fostering inclusive growth.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363101294828,"sku":"9780141038674","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1860df781f517bfbe045ca3017639b91.jpg?v=1772931611"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-daunton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}