Leigh, Andrew
How Economics Explains the World: A Short History of Humanity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780063383784
- author:
- Leigh, Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, Business,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Andrew Leigh's concise and insightful history of how economic forces have shaped the world offers a compelling narrative of human ingenuity, greed, and desire for betterment. From the dawn of agriculture to the impact of AI, this book explores how economic systems have developed and how they have influenced world history.
Leigh presents a new way to understand the human story, examining key figures and events that have shaped our world. He addresses questions such as why Africa did not colonize Europe, how trade and immigration barriers affected countries in the 1930s, and how economic forces contributed to the outcome of World War II.
This book provides a clear and accessible overview of the discipline of economics and its role in shaping our world. With its simple and readable language, it offers a concise history of how economic forces have determined our past, present, and future.
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