Why people recommend it
Crashed by J. Adam Tooze is a comprehensive economic history that explores the origins and global fallout of the 2008 financial crisis, detailing the deep interconnectedness of international finance. During an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show episode titled Are Democrats Whistling Past the Graveyard?, published on November 14, 2023, Michael Podhorzer discussed this impactful work with host Ezra Klein. Michael Podhorzer mentioned that J. Adam Tooze's book was actually a title that Ezra Klein had previously brought to his attention. Recommending the volume to the audience, Michael Podhorzer asserted that the book should open the aperture for people who want to understand how the modern economy functions. He explained that the text clearly demonstrates how domestic economic policies and financial decisions are inextricably connected to the rest of the world in a profound way. According to Michael Podhorzer, this global integration makes complex economic events and international market reactions much easier to comprehend. By encouraging listeners to engage with J. Adam Tooze's analysis, Michael Podhorzer highlighted the necessity of viewing national politics and financial stability through a global lens, recognizing that no country's economy operates in isolation from the broader international financial system.
Who recommended it
- Michael Podhorzer Recommended
Michael Podhorzer — 1 mention
“and the third is one actually I that you brought to my attention which is the book crashed by Adam TW which I think should open the aperture for people about how our economy all of these decisions are connected to the world in a way that makes everything make a lot more”