Tariffs, Trade Wars and Economic Uncertainty: Guides to Understanding the Economy

Do you need a refresher course on Economics 101 or are you wondering where to begin? This accessible overview distills big ideas and bigger themes into easily understandable bits, which makes it a terrific place to start.

Centuries of thinking about economic theory, money and markets delivered in a fast-paced, tightly written and highly readable 250 pages. This is a great gift for anyone looking to quickly understand how we landed where we are. 

This witty take on the dismal science demystifies buzzwords, digs into the truth behind the numbers and more. This is an excellent (and fun) primer for students and general readers looking to answer a range of questions about a serious subject.

This critically acclaimed bestseller is a must-read, modern classic about the powerful engine driving rising inequality across the global economy — and will revolutionize the way readers think about economic history. 

Money is power and power is money. Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Big Oil are the biggest players in this true story of how America weaponized the world economy against Russia, China and Iran and upended decades of globalization.

While the economic crash of 2008 feels like a lifetime ago for some, it had deep roots and lasting global consequences. This prize-winning book presents a compelling blend of history, monetary theory, geopolitics and current affairs.

A prize-winning author confronts questions few have been willing or able to answer (yet): Do big government debts threaten our collective well-being? Are there limits to debt growth? Can a big, important reserve currency country like the United States really go broke—and what would that look like? This critical examination of debt policy belongs on the shelves of policymakers and general readers alike.

What does “worker-focused trade” mean, and how do we get there? Rob Lighthizer digs into this pertinent question and more, drawing from his firsthand experience as a trade ambassador for the United States in this accessible read. 

An award-winning exploration into the exploitation of the working class in favor of the global elite. Klein and Pettis take us back in time through 30 years of critical policy and world-changing decisions made by politicians from Europe to Asia to the United States that led us to where we are now.  

If you’re looking to trace the origins of world trade to its roots, this is a one-stop-shop. From the prehistoric beginnings of bartering to global commerce today, Bernstein proves that while global trade has always been contentious, it is necessary in order for society to evolve and flourish.