The Economic Government of the World 1933-Present

This 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 fall-out from Covid-19 and the threats of inflation, food security and climate change. Since the Second World War, organizations 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 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development - have left an indelible mark on our contemporary world.Martin Daunton examines the swings of the pendulum over ninety years between the forces of democracy, national self-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 multilateral institutions are fundamental to foster inclusive growth.

ISBN:	9781846141713
Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:	Allen Lane
Published date:	30 Mar 2023
Language:	English
Number of pages:	880
Weight:	750g
Height:	240mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	40mm

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