Arguing with Zombies

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Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future

By Paul Krugman

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Arguing with Zombies by Paul Krugman presents a collection of essays that tackle economic misconceptions, political myths, and policy challenges. Blending insightful analysis with Krugman's sharp wit, the book discusses topics such as healthcare, taxation, inequality, and globalization. The author aims to clarify complex economic ideas, debunk myths, and highlight the impact of politics on economic realities.
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You might enjoy this insightful collection of essays if you're interested in understanding economic and political issues through the lens of a Nobel Prize-winning economist. This book may appeal to readers who appreciate clear, accessible explanations of complex topics, with a blend of wit and rigorous analysis.

Arguing with Zombies

An accessible, compelling introduction to today’s major policy issues from columnist, best-selling author and Nobel Prize–winning economist Paul Krugman.

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There is no better guide to basic economics than Paul Krugman. Likewise, there is no stronger foe of zombie economics, the misunderstandings that just won't die. In Arguing with Zombies, Krugman tackles many of these misunderstandings in a series of concise, digestible chapters.

With quick, vivid sketches, this New York Times bestseller turns readers into intelligent consumers of the daily news and unlocks the concepts behind the greatest economic policy issues of our time. Arguing with Zombies is an indispensable guide to two decades' worth of political and economic discourse in the United States and around the globe.

Writing at the height of his powers, Krugman delivers an instant classic that can serve as a reference point for this and future generations.

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Paul Krugman's Arguing with Zombies is praised for its insightful analyses and relevance, drawing parallels with the intelligence and foresight of George Orwell. It is commended for presenting complex economic issues in an accessible manner, making it a valuable resource for understanding American financial policy. The book is noted for its timely commentary on shifts in economic expertise's influence on political decisions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393541328

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 366g

Pages: 480

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Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Paul Krugman Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Paul Krugman, recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics and best-selling author, has been a columnist at The New York Times for twenty years. A Distinguished Professor at City University of New York, he lives in New York City.