The Curse of Bigness
How Corporate Giants Came to Rule the World
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Published:7th May '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£9.99(9781838950873)
This insightful book discusses the threats posed by monopolies and emphasizes the need to revitalize anti-monopoly traditions for a healthier economy.
In The Curse of Bigness, Tim Wu presents a compelling case for the urgent need to confront the dangers posed by monopolies in today's economy. He argues that over the last three decades, major nations have increasingly neglected their regulatory responsibilities, allowing corporate giants to expand unchecked. This unchecked growth not only threatens economic stability but also undermines social freedoms, leading to a concentration of power that stifles competition and innovation.
Wu highlights how the globalization of commerce and finance has exacerbated this issue, resulting in a landscape dominated by a few powerful entities. The consequences are evident: reduced choices for consumers, a decline in entrepreneurial spirit, and a stagnation of productivity. Through vivid examples, The Curse of Bigness illustrates the 'curse' of such monopolistic practices, emphasizing the need for a renewed commitment to anti-monopoly traditions that have historically fostered economic growth and societal well-being.
This book serves as a bold manifesto for change, urging readers to recognize the importance of regulating corporate power to safeguard both freedom and prosperity. By revisiting the lessons of the past, Wu encourages a new global conversation about the role of government in maintaining a fair and competitive marketplace, making The Curse of Bigness a timely and critical read for anyone concerned about the future of our economy.
Short and sharp... an excellent primer for anyone who wants to understand why corporate wealth and power have grown so concentrated... and why that might be a problem for democracy. * Financial Times *
Admirably concise and punchy. * The Times *
Mr. Wu writes with elegance, conviction, knowledge - and certitude. * Wall Street Journal *
Timely and important... Wu makes an urgent and persuasive case. * Joseph E. Stiglitz *
With The Curse of Bigness Tim Wu helps shape an urgent new global conversation on market democracy, reviving the critical role of governments in curbing corporate power. * Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism *
Original, provocative and stimulating. * Timothy Garton Ash *
As Tim Wu argues in The Curse of Bigness, global economic concentration is now at levels unseen in more than a century - since the early days of industrial capitalism... Wu manages to make this brisk and impressively readable overview of the subject vivid and compelling. * Washington Post *
It's a big idea for a little book, but Wu knows how to keep everything concise and contained. The Curse of Bigness moves nimbly through the thicket, embracing the boons of being small. * New York Times *
Tim Wu has pulled off an incredible feat - he's written a short, compelling book on antitrust... Persuasive and brilliantly written, the book is especially timely given the rise of trillion-dollar tech companies. * Publishers Weekly *
Sweeping in scope, The Curse of Bigness is probably the best popular account of the history of American antitrust law and policy. It captures the stakes in the battle for antitrust - and it cuts to the heart of one of the central questions of our time: can democracy survive? * New Republic *
Tim Wu writes books that make a big impact. * Guardian *
ISBN: 9781838950828
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 13mm
Weight: 305g
192 pages
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