The Shifts and the Shocks

What We've Learned--and Have Still to Learn--from the Financial Crisis

Martin Wolf

The book analyzes the underlying causes and the aftermath of the global financial crisis, examining the economic, financial, and policy shifts that led to the turmoil. It also discusses the lessons learned from the crisis and the reforms needed to prevent a similar event in the future, critiquing the responses of governments and financial institutions.

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Why Globalization Works

Martin Wolf

The book presents a strong defense of economic globalization, arguing that it is a force for good that lifts people out of poverty and drives global prosperity. It addresses common criticisms of globalization, such as inequality and cultural homogenization, and provides evidence to support the benefits of open markets and free trade.

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Fixing Global Finance

Martin Wolf

The book analyzes the vulnerabilities and imbalances in the global financial system that led to financial crises, particularly the 2007-2008 crisis. It offers insights into how international finance operates, critiques the roles of key institutions, and proposes reforms to stabilize and improve the global financial architecture for sustainable economic growth.

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