Journal of Economic Literature
Book Reviews
2026-09-01
Emily Oster of University of Chicago reviews “EconoPower: How a New Generation of Economists Is Transforming the World” by Mark Skousen,. The EconLit Abstract of the reviewed work begins “Examines how economics has gained an increased influence over the other branches of social science and how economists are solving the world’s problems on both individual and national levels. Focuses on personal finance--earning, saving, investing, and retiring; economists entering the corporate boardroom; solving domestic problems; solving international problems; and predicting the future. Skousen is Benjamin Franklin Chair of Management at Grantham University. Index.”