The Economist in the Twentieth Century

The Economist In The Twentieth Century by Lionel Robbins is a comprehensive analysis of the role and impact of The Economist magazine in the 20th century. Robbins, a renowned economist and former editor of The Economist, examines the magazine's evolution from a small weekly publication in the late 19th century to a global media brand with a significant influence on economic and political discourse.The book covers the major events and trends of the 20th century, including the two world wars, the Great Depression, the rise of communism, the Cold War, and the globalization of the economy. Robbins delves into the magazine's coverage of these events and the opinions and ideas put forth by its writers and editors.Robbins also explores the personalities and leadership of the magazine's editors, including Walter Bagehot, Geoffrey Crowther, and his own tenure as editor. He discusses the challenges and controversies faced by the magazine, such as accusations of bias and criticism of its editorial stance.Overall, The Economist In The Twentieth Century provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of the world's most influential publications and its impact on the economic and political landscape of the 20th century.This is a new release of the original 1954 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.