1 / 3Why We’re Getting Poorer by Cahal Moran
Why We’re Getting Poorer by Cahal Moran is an accessible guide to money, globalisation, inequality, climate change and economic growth. It uses familiar cultural examples to explain economic ideas and argues that current systems contribute to everyday pressures such as housing affordability.
At a glance
- Explores money, globalisation, inequality, climate change and economic growth.
- Uses examples from The Simpsons, German football and The Inbetweeners to introduce economic concepts.
- The listing describes the book as a guide to economic ideas and their effects on society.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers several major economic topics in one book, including money, inequality and climate change.
- Cultural examples may help readers approach economic concepts without prior specialist knowledge.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | William Collins |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 12 Mar. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 432 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008637997 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008637996 |
| Weight listed | 376 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 3.6 x 19.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking an accessible introduction to contemporary economics and its social effects.
- People interested in discussions of money, globalisation, housing, inequality and economic growth.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a technical textbook or a narrowly focused study of a single economic topic.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does Why We’re Getting Poorer cover?
The listing says it covers money, globalisation, inequality, climate change and growth, with discussion of how economic systems affect everyday life.
Is this book aimed at readers without an economics background?
The listing presents it as an accessible guide that explains economic ideas and jargon using familiar examples. It does not specify any required prior knowledge.
Who wrote Why We’re Getting Poorer?
The listing names Cahal Moran as the author and describes him as the creator of Unlearning Economics.
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