The Economist reads
The Economist reads
What to read to understand why the heyday of the automobile is over
Five books explain why it’s a good thing that conventional cars may be leaving the road
The Economist reads
Six books you didn’t know were propaganda
Governments influence a surprising amount of literature. Some of it pretty good
The Economist reads
What to read (and watch) about indigenous Australians
Four books and a film that show why they want recognition of rights in the constitution
The Economist reads
What to read to understand journalism
Four non-fiction books and one novel about the essence and ethics of the trade
The Economist reads
What to read about boardroom battles
Four books and a podcast about contests for corporate control
The Economist reads
What to read to understand cities
Five books on the advantages, problems and future of the places where most people live and work
The Economist reads
The Great American Novel
An idiosyncratic selection of works that portray the character of America
The Economist reads
What to read to understand international relations
Five books that explain the forces shaping geopolitics
The Economist reads
What to read to understand America’s opioid epidemic
Five books and one TV series lay bare the corruption, criminality, heartbreak and hope that are all facets of a decades-long crisis
Be a coach, not a martinet
What to read about managing people
The best books on managing employees emphasise the need to motivate them
The Economist Reads: Chicago
What to read to understand Chicago
Six books that get under the skin of America’s “second” city