The Phoenix Economy: Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal
Publisher,Harper Business US
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No. of Pages, 336
Shelf: Professional Books / Business & Management / Strategic Management
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We are living in a strange world—Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” The Phoenix Economy explores the ramifications ofthe pandemic years, many of which are surprisinglypositive. In doing so, Salmon makes senseof one of the most disorienting and devastatingevents of our lifetimes. He examines the criticalaspects of our lives that have been transformed inthree parts: Time and Space, Mind and Body, andBusiness and Pleasure.
Salmon’s keen observations, on everything from meme stocks to lobster rolls, are backed by a deep understanding of financial markets and the quirks of human behavior. His clear-eyed perspective on human and economic events, combined with his considerable analytical and observational skills, make The Phoenix Economy an insightful, fast-paced read.
This book is essential for anyone wanting a better understanding of the near- and long-term effects of this new era and what they portend for our lives. It’s a penetrating insight into what happened—and, more important, what lies ahead.
About the Author
Felix Salmon is the chief financial correspondent at Axios and the host of the weekly Slate Money podcast. He earned an MA in philosophy and art history from the University of Glasgow and has worked for noted economist Nouriel Roubini and outlets from Reuters to Condé Nast. He has won every major business journalism prize, including the American Statistical Association’s Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award. He lives in New York City.
