{"title":"Johan Van Overtveldt","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohan Van Overtveldt offers incisive explorations into politics and economics, blending rigorous analysis with accessible prose. His works like \u003cem\u003eBernanke's Test\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Icarus Curse\u003c\/em\u003e delve into the complexities of financial systems and policy-making, inviting readers to understand the forces shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect carefully researched narratives that challenge conventional wisdom and illuminate the interplay between economics and political decision-making. Van Overtveldt’s books provide valuable insights for anyone interested in contemporary issues and the mechanisms behind current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bernankes-test-by-johan-van-overtveldt-9781932841510","title":"Bernanke's Test","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consensus on Alan Greenspan's performance as Fed chair used to be extremely positive, but more and more it's been called into question. Now, 2008 has seen Ben Bernanke in the eye of a storm that was created largely during Greenspan's tenure. His management of the bubble of all bubbles will be a decisive factor in whether this crisis will be limited in its impact on the real economy or whether it directly leads to a major recession. This is \u003cem\u003eBernanke's Test\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn examining the challenges facing Bernanke, author Johan Van Overtveldt reviews Greenspan's long record as Fed chair, as well as Ben Bernanke's career as an economist prior to replacing Greenspan. The book offers much-needed historical context by exploring the role and reach of the central banker, and how former Fed chairmen — Benjamin Strong, William McChesney Martin, Arthur Burns, and especially Paul Volcker — dealt with the same complex issues Bernanke faces today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848534413548,"sku":"9781932841510","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4483063482876.jpg?v=1758985223"},{"product_id":"the-icarus-curse-by-johan-van-overtveldt-9781572843431","title":"The Icarus Curse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomic anxiety and loss of trust in civic institutions are driving more and more people to political extremes. How did we get here, and how do we get our economic policies back on track before the democracies of the world derail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom former Belgian minister of finance and bestselling author Johan Van Overtveldt comes a new analysis of the economic forces that have driven us to the brink of a democratic breakdown. \u003cem\u003eThe Icarus Curse\u003c\/em\u003e offers a stark assessment of the current state of Western democracies, once celebrated as the pinnacle of political and economic success. With the demise of the Soviet Union and China's emergence onto the world stage, the Western model faced no viable challengers. However, three decades later, Western democracies find themselves under siege both externally and internally. Russia, Iran, and especially China openly challenge the liberal Western order, while internally, citizens increasingly question the democratic and free market system, leading to polarization and social unrest. The political elite in most Western democracies flew too close to the sun, and now they're crashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Icarus Curse\u003c\/em\u003e, Van Overtveldt argues that decades of Keynesian-inspired policies have led to policy exhaustion, with politicians fueling unrealistic expectations and accumulating debt. Despite central bankers' efforts to mitigate crises, the current policy model is unsustainable, leaving little room for significant change. Yet, there is hope for redemption: Van Overtveldt reviews the ideas of Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes, and Paul Volcker to put forward ideas to redesign policies for a brighter economic future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432937177324,"sku":"9781572843431","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781572843431.jpg?v=1774766056"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/johan-van-overtveldt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}