About the Author
Yanis Varoufakis
ISBN 9781784874100
Rs. 280
Penguin Books
Austerity
Who it's for: Readers interested in economics, politics, and the Greek debt crisis
Drawing from his direct experience as Greece's Finance Minister in 2015, Yanis Varoufakis examines the complex choices between economic demands and social justice. This book offers a critical analysis of austerity policies, detailing his confrontations with bureaucracy and the often-ignored human consequences of economic decisions. Varoufakis provides a direct, unvarnished perspective on modern economics and its potential impact on democratic principles.Why You Should Read? Gain unique insight into the high-stakes negotiations during the Greek financial crisis from an insider's perspective. Understand the real-world implications and human cost of austerity measures on national economies and societies. Explore a compelling critique of contemporary global economic governance and its challenges to democracy. Access a clear guide to modern economics, presented through a compelling personal and political narrative.
Highlights
- Insider account of Greece's 2015 financial crisis negotiations
- Examines the tension between economic demands and social justice
- Details confrontations with bureaucracy and human consequences
- Direct, unvarnished perspective on modern economics
- Critique of global economic governance and its impact on democracy
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Questions about this book
What is this book about?
It is a critical analysis of austerity policies, based on Varoufakis's experience as Greece's Finance Minister in 2015.
Who is the author?
Yanis Varoufakis, who served as Greece's Finance Minister in 2015.
Does the book cover the Greek financial crisis?
Yes, it draws from his direct experience during the 2015 crisis, including negotiations and confrontations with bureaucracy.
What perspective does the author offer?
He provides an insider's perspective on the choices between economic demands and social justice, and the human consequences of economic decisions.
Is this book suitable for non-economists?
Yes, it presents a clear guide to modern economics through a personal and political narrative, making it accessible to general readers.