Summary:
The book critically examines the current state of economics, highlighting its failure to address pressing issues like technological change and inequality. It advocates for a reformed economics discipline that embraces a broader set of tools and perspectives to better tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
Key points:
1. Diane Coyle believes we need a new economics for today's complex issues like tech, sustainability, and inequality.
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