Norberg's paean of praise for the market economy is compelling. With masterful command of statistics, he demonstrates just how much the global switch away from state domination.... has led us to as rapid a decline in levels of absolute poverty as has been witnessed in history. Dominic Lawson ― Daily MailA timely reminder of the benefits of free and open trade. ― Financial TimesNorberg's elegant manifesto has much to commend it ― Spectator Essential reading for everyone that wants to understand global capitalism. You may not agree with everything in the book, but you have to understand and confront the arguments Norberg makes. This is a book that people will be debating not just in a year's time, but a decade's time. Andrew O'Brien, Director of Policy and Impact, DemosPraise for Open: With clarity and grace, Johan Norberg reminds us that openness to things and ideas from others is the only route to well-being.." Steven Pinker, author, Enlightenment Now
"Norberg's superb book demonstrates, with hundreds of examples, how openness has been the key to the success of our species over 10,000 years and is the secret of prosperity and peace today." Matt Ridley, author, The Rational Optimist
"Norberg has a powerful argument to give us insight and hope that man's curiosity and imagination is unstoppable." Margaret Heffernan, author, Beyond Measure
"This is big thinking that deserves everyone's attention." Michael Blastland, author, The Hidden Half
"Norberg reminds us that every great civilization has been destroyed by the end of openness. His essential book, then, is a timely reminder that the fate of our civilization rests on a defense of openness. Strongly recommended." Andrew Keen, author, The Internet Is Not The Answer
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BN ID: | 2940160090146 |
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Publisher: | Clipper Audiobooks |
Publication date: | 06/15/2023 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 1,049,521 |
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