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  • Money and Power

  • The World Leaders Who Changed Economics
  • By: Vince Cable
  • Narrated by: Edward Mitchell
  • Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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By: Vince Cable
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Summary

A captivating economic history of government all over the world.

Through economics, our politicians have the power to transform people's lives for better or worse. Think Deng Xiaoping who lifted millions out of poverty by opening up China; Franklin D Roosevelt whose 'New Deal' helped the USA break free of the Great Depression; or Peron and his successors in Argentina who brought the country to the brink of ruin.

In this magisterial history, economist and politician Vince Cable examines the legacy of 16 world leaders who transformed their countries' economic fortunes and who also challenged economic convention. From Thatcher to Trump, from Lenin to Bismarck, Money and Power provides a whole new perspective on the science of government. Examining the fascinating interplay of economics and politics, this is a compelling journey through some of the most significant people and events of the last 300 years.

©2021 Vince Cable (P)2021 W F Howes
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Critic reviews

“Vince Cable brings economics to life in this thrilling history, revealing how 16 leading politicians over the last 250 years have used it in their own totally different ways to make the world anew.” (Sir Anthony Seldon, author of May at 10)

“A wonderful journey through the economic ideas that have shaped leading politicians throughout history.” (Dame Minouche Shafik, director of LSE)

“From Hamilton and Lenin to Abe and Trump, these brilliant essays are true to the dictum that 'people don't believe in ideas, they believe in people who believe in ideas'. This is a book which will change the way you think about politics and the leaders and ideas which have driven it forward in the last three centuries.” (Lord Andrew Adonis)

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