Dimensions
160 x 231 x 35mm
This is a fascinating autobiography that reads like a novel. Franco Modigliani's economic theories, recognised globally in 1985 when he was awarded the Nobel Prize, have shaped much of the world's modern research and practice in corporate finance. But this Italian refugee's story is far more than a journey through economic thinking. It is a study of the great historical, political and economic events of the past 60 years.
The book takes the reader on a journey from Modigliani's childhood in Rome through fascism and his flight from Nazism, to his arrival in the US. His passion for economics ultimately brought him a professorship at the prestigious MIT, but not before he enjoyed many fascinating encounters with some of the key political figures of the 20th century, from Kennedy to Reagan. His direct and personal approach will appeal to anyone wanting to understand the global economy, its social and political significance, and its impact on our lives. But most of all, this is a story of a man who in years to come will be seen as a central figure in our economic history.
