Talking Economics: For Non-Economists (and Economists Too‪)‬

Talking Economics inaugurates a trilogy that uses imaginative dialogues to explore themes ranging from the behavior of consumers and firms to debates on monetary policy, international trade, and artificial intelligence. Drawing inspiration from the Platonic tradition, it blends conversations between Socrates and Glaucon with fictional interviews featuring economists—from Adam Smith to Paul Krugman—placing their ideas in historical context while revealing their relevance today.
This third volume completes the trilogy, addressing the central issues of international economics and global finance. Through imagined dialogues and interviews, Socrates, Glaucon, and leading economists explore international trade, exchange rates, the balance of payments, capital flows, financial crises, the role of central banks, and emerging monetary technologies.