{"title":"Wolfgang Münchau","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWolfgang Münchau\u003c\/strong\u003e offers penetrating insights into contemporary economic and political issues, written with clarity and sharp analysis. His works delve into complex topics, making them accessible and thought-provoking for readers interested in understanding the forces shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Münchau's books challenge conventional wisdom and invite reflection on economic policies and their broader societal impact. Readers can expect compelling narratives that combine expert knowledge with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kaput-by-wolfgang-munchau-9781800753433","title":"Kaput","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompelling\u003c\/em\u003e Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEloquent and comprehensive\u003c\/em\u003e Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent\u003c\/em\u003e The Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstonishing\u003c\/em\u003e The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn eye-opener\u003c\/em\u003e Gavin Esler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, Germany appeared to be a paragon of economic and political success. Angela Merkel was widely seen as the true 'leader of the free world', and Germany's export-driven economic model seemed to deliver prosperity. But recent events - from Germany's dependence on Russian gas to its car industry's delays in the race to electric - have undermined this view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eKaput\u003c\/em\u003e, Wolfgang Münchau argues that the weaknesses of Germany's economy have, in fact, been brewing for decades. The neo-mercantilist policies of the German state, driven by close connections between the country's industrial and political elite, have left Germany technologically behind, over-reliant on authoritarian Russia and China - and with little sign of being able to adapt to the digital realities of the 21st century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of Europe's biggest economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549715091692,"sku":"9781800753433","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3634423482829.jpg?v=1749919984"},{"product_id":"kaput-by-wolfgang-munchau-9781800753457","title":"Kaput","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompelling\u003c\/em\u003e - Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEloquent and comprehensive\u003c\/em\u003e - Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent\u003c\/em\u003e - The Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstonishing\u003c\/em\u003e - The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn eye-opener\u003c\/em\u003e - Gavin Esler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, Germany appeared to be a paragon of economic and political success. But recent events - from Germany's dependence on Russian gas to its car industry's delays in the race to electric - have undermined this view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eKaput\u003c\/em\u003e, Wolfgang Münchau argues that the weaknesses of Germany's economy have, in fact, been brewing for decades. The close connections between the country's industrial and political elite have left Germany technologically behind, over-reliant on authoritarian Russia and China, and with little sign of being able to adapt to the digital realities of the twenty-first century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of Europe's most important economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536750330092,"sku":"9781800753457","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/35fcb286e951eceacc8986a51e2770b6.jpg?v=1777949104"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/wolfgang-munchau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}