Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: A Brief History of Capitalism

by Yanis Varoufakis

Jacob T. Moe (Translator)

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Yanis Varoufakis, the world-renowned economist and #1 bestselling author, uses personal stories and famous myths to explain what economics is and why it has the power to change our world.

Why is there so much inequality? In this intimate and accessible book, world famous economist Yanis Varoufakis sets out to answer his daughter Xenia’s deceptively simple question. Drawing on memories of her childhood and a variety of well-known tales – from Oedipus and Faust to Frankenstein and The Matrix -- Talking To My Daughter About the Economy explains everything you need to know in order to understand why economics is the most important drama of our times. It is a book that helps to make sense of a troubling world while inspiring us to make it a better one.

  • ISBN10 1847924441
  • ISBN13 9781847924445
  • Publish Date 19 October 2017
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 8 April 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Vintage Publishing
  • Imprint The Bodley Head Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 224
  • Language English