What is *The Economists' Hour* by Binyamin Appelbaum about?

*The Economists' Hour* examines how economists reshaped global policy from 1969 to 2008, advocating free markets, deregulation, and globalization. Appelbaum critiques how their influence prioritized efficiency over equity, leading to income inequality, corporate dominance, and environmental neglect. The book blends historical analysis with case studies on topics like inflation fighting and tax policies, arguing for rebalancing economic priorities.

Who should read *The Economists' Hour*?

This book suits readers interested in economic history, policy-making, and critiques of free-market ideology. Policymakers, students of economics, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern inequality or the 2008 financial crisis will find it valuable. Appelbaum’s journalistic style makes complex ideas accessible to non-experts.

Is *The Economists' Hour* worth reading?

Yes, for its incisive critique of economic policymaking’s unintended consequences. Appelbaum’s rigorous research and engaging storytelling reveal how technocratic decisions eroded social safety nets and amplified corporate power. It’s particularly relevant for debates on climate policy, antitrust laws, and wealth redistribution in the 2020s.

What are the main arguments in *The Economists' Hour*?

Appelbaum argues that economists overly prioritized markets, leading to: - **Deregulation**: Weakened consumer and environmental protections. - **Globalization**: Accelerated job displacement without safety nets. - **Tax cuts**: Short-term growth at the expense of infrastructure and education. He contrasts these outcomes with the promised efficiency gains, highlighting systemic fractures.

How does *The Economists' Hour* critique Milton Friedman’s ideas?

The book challenges Friedman’s belief that markets self-correct, citing examples like the 2008 crisis and rising inequality. Appelbaum argues Friedman’s influence led policymakers to undervalue government’s role in addressing market failures, particularly in labor rights and environmental regulation.

What historical events does Appelbaum highlight in *The Economists' Hour*?

Key moments include: - Paul Volcker’s inflation-fighting policies at the Federal Reserve. - The repeal of Glass-Steagall, contributing to financial instability. - The rise of cost-benefit analysis in regulatory decisions. These examples illustrate economists’ growing authority over public policy.

How does *The Economists' Hour* address income inequality?

Appelbaum links deregulation and tax policies to widening wealth gaps. He notes how prioritizing shareholder value and free trade suppressed wages while enriching corporations. The book advocates reviving antitrust enforcement and progressive taxation to rebalance economic power.

What quotes from *The Economists' Hour* are significant?

Notable lines include: - **“Efficiency became the overriding goal, but not everyone benefited.”** - **“Markets need rules, and rules require democratic oversight.”** These emphasize Appelbaum’s call for reining in unfettered capitalism.

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The Economists’ Hour

Binyamin Appelbaum

4.09 (1696 Reviews)

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How economists hijacked American policy for 40 years, promising prosperity but delivering inequality. Appelbaum's New York Times acclaimed expose reveals how free-market theories fractured society globally, from Wall Street to Chile. The book that made policymakers question: did we give economists too much power?

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The Economists’ Hour

Binyamin Appelbaum

4.09 (1696 Reviews)

Economics Politics History

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー10分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ25分

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The Basement Revolution That Changed Everything

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Picture a six-foot-seven economist standing before Congress in 1979, stone-faced and unapologetic, about to trigger the worst recession since the Great Depression-on purpose. Paul Volcker wasn't there to comfort anyone. He was there to break inflation, no matter how many jobs it cost. This moment crystallized a seismic shift that had been building for decades: economists had moved from basement offices to the commanding heights of power, reshaping every corner of American life. From the prices you pay to the job you hold, from the airlines you fly to the value placed on your very life, market-oriented economists rewrote the rules. Between 1969 and 2008, their ideas didn't just influence policy-they became policy. In the early 1950s, economists were barely tolerated in government. FDR dismissed Keynes as an impractical mathematician. Eisenhower warned against technocratic control. Young Paul Volcker worked as a human calculator in the Federal Reserve's basement with little hope for advancement. But everything was about to change. A small man with large glasses and boyish enthusiasm-Milton Friedman-would lead an intellectual revolution arguing that open markets represented the best system of human governance, far superior to government intervention. His ideas would move from academic fringe to mainstream dogma with stunning speed, fundamentally altering how Americans work, consume, and live. This was the Economists' Hour, and we're still living in the world it created.

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

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254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

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「The Economists’ Hour」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Basement Revolution That Changed Everything

Markets Replace Civic Duty

The Rise and Fall of Keynesian Confidence

Volcker's Dragon Slaying and Supply-Side Dreams

When Giants Walk Among Us

The Great Unshackling

Reckoning With What We've Built

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重要なポイント

The Basement Revolution That Changed Everything

Markets Replace Civic Duty

The Rise and Fall of Keynesian Confidence

Volcker's Dragon Slaying and Supply-Side Dreams

When Giants Walk Among Us

The Great Unshackling

Reckoning With What We've Built