Through economics, our politicians have the power to transform people's lives for better or worse. Think Deng Xiaoping who lifted millions out of poverty by opening up China; Franklin D Roosevelt whose 'New Deal' helped the USA break free of the Great Depression. Or Peron and his successors in Argentina who brought the country to the brink of ruin. In this magisterial history, economist and politician Vince Cable examines the legacy of 16 world leaders who transformed their countries' economic fortunes and who also challenged economic convention. From Thatcher to Trump, from Lenin to Bismarck, Money and Power provides a whole new perspective on the science of government. Examining the fascinating interplay of economics and politics, this is a compelling journey through some of the most significant people and events of the last 300 years.
"A remarkably rounded work... Cable has produced a book that makes a serious and relevant contribution to the continuing debate about banking, infrastructure, housing, China, executive pay, short-termism and many of the other topics which continue to top the business and political agenda."
Evening Standard on After the Storm
"Vince Cable brings economics to life in this thrilling history, revealing how 16 leading politicians over the last 250 years have used it in their own totally different ways to make the world anew."
Sir Anthony Seldon, author of May at 10
"A wonderful journey through the economic ideas that have shaped leading politicians throughout history."
Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of LSE
"Impressive... The essay on Robert Peel lucidly explains his pioneering influence on the politics of trade. Similarly, the
chapter on Juan Peron is an excellent summary of his political career as prime minister and the Peronist model of government and economics."
