Johan Norberg

Progress - Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future

Marx and Engels were right when they observed in the Communist Manifesto that free markets had in a short time created greater prosperity and more technological innovation than all previous generations combined. A century and a half later, all the evidence shows that capitalism has lifted millions and millions from hunger and poverty. Today's story about global capitalism, shared by right-wing and left-wing populists, but also by large sections of the political and economic establishment, does not deny that prosperity has been created, but it says it ended up in far too few hands. This in turn has made it popular to talk about the global economy as a geopolitical zero-sum game, where we have to fight to control new innovations, introduce trade barriers and renationalise value chains. While, more broadly, capitalism is accused of fuelling glaring inequality, populist revolts, climate change and China's global conquest. In this incisive and passionate investigation, Johan Norberg instead states the case for capitalism and the vital role played by the free market in today's uncertain world. Ultimately, he argues that that a move away from global capitalism would not only squeeze the growth out of the economy but also deepen an already large social exclusion for the vulnerable - for the world's poor, it would be a killing blow.

Why the Global Free Market Will Save the World

The Capitalist Manifesto

A vital exploration of openness and why we must defend it at all costs.

The Story of Human Progress

Open

how America's infatuation with homeownership and easy money created the economic crisis

Financial fiasco

In Defense of Global Capitalism

1990-2010

Fragment och argument

Eurokrasch

om ett liberalt Sverige

Ett annat Sverige är möjligt

Viruset och världen

en nervepirrende fortelling om vår dynamiske og formbare hjerne

Vår utrolige hjerne

A Book of the Year for The Economist and the Observer Our world seems to be collapsing. The daily news cycle reports the deterioration: divisive politics across the Western world, racism, poverty, war, inequality, hunger. While politicians, journalists and activists from all sides talk about the damage done, Johan Norberg offers an illuminating and heartening analysis of just how far we have come in tackling the greatest problems facing humanity. In the face of fear-mongering, darkness and division, the facts are unequivocal: the golden age is now.

Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future

Progress

Marx and Engels were right when they observed in the Communist Manifesto that free markets had in a short time created greater prosperity and more technological innovation than all previous generations combined. A century and a half later, all the evidence shows that capitalism has lifted millions and millions from hunger and poverty. Today's story about global capitalism, shared by right-wing and left-wing populists, but also by large sections of the political and economic establishment, does not deny that prosperity has been created, but it says it ended up in far too few hands. This in turn has made it popular to talk about the global economy as a geopolitical zero-sum game, where we have to fight to control new innovations, introduce trade barriers and renationalize value chains. While, more broadly, capitalism is accused of fueling glaring inequality, populist revolts, climate change and China's global conquest. In this incisive and passionate investigation, Johan Norberg instead states the case for capitalism and the vital role played by the free market in today's uncertain world. Ultimately, he argues that that a move away from global capitalism would not only squeeze the growth out of the economy but also deepen an already large social exclusion for the vulnerable - for the world's poor, it would be a killing blow.

Roger Tanner

Julian Sanchez

Marshalling facts and the latest research findings, the author systematically refutes the adversaries of globalization, markets, and progress. This book will change the debate on globalization in this country and make believers of skeptics.

Humanity's embrace of openness is the key to our success. The freedom to explore and exchange - whether it's goods, ideas or people - has led to stunning achievements in science, technology and culture. As a result, we live at a time of unprecedented wealth and opportunity. So why are we so intent on ruining it? From Stone Age hunter-gatherers to contemporary Chinese-American relations, Open explores how across time and cultures, we have struggled with a constant tension between our yearning for co-operation and our profound need for belonging. Providing a bold new framework for understanding human history, bestselling author and thinker Johan Norberg examines why we're often uncomfortable with openness - but also why it is essential for progress. Part sweeping history and part polemic, this urgent book makes a compelling case for why an open world with an open economy is worth fighting for more than ever.

Kniha vyvrací nejrozšířenější mýty o globalizaci a jejích dopadech, a ukazuje jak globální kapitalismus zasahuje oblasti, jako je kultura, životní prostředí a lidská práva. Ačkoliv platí, že chudoba je přirozeným stavem lidstva, lze říci, že dnes je již do značné míry zbytečná. Pokud jste na pochybách, avšak otevření racionálním argumentům, kniha Johana Norberga by vám měla ke změně postoje poskytnout důkazy více než dostatečné.

Na obranu globální ekonomiky a globálního kapitalismu

Globalizace

Motståndsmannen Vilhelm Moberg

Now newly expanded, with a with a new chapter on the spreading global economic crisis, Financial Fiasco guides readers through a world of irresponsible behavior by consumers, decisionmakers in companies, government agencies, and political institutions.

How America's Infatuation With Homeownership and Easy Money Created the Financial Crisis

Financial Fiasco

Till världskapitalismens försvar

När människan skapade världen

Opravdu se náš svět se hroutí? Každodenní zpravodajství hlásí úpadek: zkorumpovaná politika, rasismus, chudoba, války, nerovnost, hlad. Johan Norberg nabízí poučnou a povzbudivou analýzu, jak daleko jsme dospěli při řešení největších problémů, kterým lidstvo čelí. Není potřeba vracet se zpět k dobám, kdy bylo údajně vše lepší. Tváří v tvář strachu jsou fakta jednoznačná. Žijeme v nejlepší době dějin.

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