The Only Game in Town - Mohamed A. El-Erian

An incisive analysis of the state of the global economy and what the future holds. Surrounded by sluggish growth high rates of unemployment rising inequality growing financial instability and increased social tensions pessimism about our future abounds. Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian one of the world's most influential economic thinkers explains lucidly the realities of the economic choices that we will soon face. The path that the global economy and markets are on is ending. But what comes thereafter is far from predestined. It critically depends on choices that we make as households and companies and decisions that our political representatives take. The Only Game in Town details how the world is increasingly being shaken both from above and from below. It illuminates the growing internal contradictions the constraints that are undermining growth and prosperity and the radical overhaul in thinking that is required. In the aftermath of the financial crisis central banks were handed responsibility for the fate of the global economy. Lifting the veil on the inner workings of these powerful and innovative institutions El-Erian explains why they cannot save us this time around. Laying out a road map for growth The Only Game in Town shows how and why collaboration between central bankers policymakers and business leaders is essential. Drawing on insights from behavioral science economics and finance this book provides the tools needed to understand the uncertainties that lie ahead and return us to a path of prosperity. Thought provoking and insightful this book is required reading for investors policymakers and anyone interested in the future.

TITLE: The Only Game in Town

AUTHOR: Mohamed A. El-Erian

SKU: 9780300222630

PUBLISHER: Yale University Press

DATE PUBLISHED: 02/06/2017

PLACE PUBLISHED: United States

PAGES: 320

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English