The Economists Hour

The Economists' Hour chronicles the historic ascent of economists in influence, particularly from the late 1960s onwards.

The book details how economists, such as those from the Chicago School, including Milton Friedman, Arthur Laffer, and others, gained significant power in shaping economic policies.

It explores their beliefs in free markets and deregulation, and how these policies affected economic equality, liberal democracy, and future generations.

The book also critiques the failures of these economic policies, including their role in the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent erosion of public trust in economists.

Appelbaum argues that the single-minded embrace of market principles has come at the expense of broader societal well-being.