From a leading economic historian, this is the history of the institutions and individuals who have managed the global economy, from the World Monetary and Economic Conference in the wake of the Great Depression to the present.

Since the Second World War, organisations created at Bretton Woods - the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - and afterwards - the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - have left a lasting impact on our contemporary world.

Martin Daunton examines the swings of the pendulum over ninety years between the forces of democracy, national determination and globalization. He shows that the structures of economic governance have been overwhelmingly shaped by 'first world' powers, often to the dismay of developing countries. He argues that while structures cannot be separated from the politics of and between the largest economies, future global recovery depends on reducing inequality and that multilateral institutions are essential in promoting inclusive growth.

Pages: 1024, Dimensions: 13x13cm