The Phoenix Economy

Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal

De: Felix Salmon

Narrado por: Felix Salmon

Winner of the 2023 SABEW Best in Business Book Award for Investing and Personal Finance

An award-winning journalist presents a tour-de-force analysis—drawing from history, economics, sociology, and popular culture—of the profound and transformative years of the early 2020s, both for individuals and for the global economy.

We are living in a strange world—Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” The Phoenix Economy explores the ramifications ofthe pandemic years, many of which are surprisinglypositive. In doing so, Salmon makes senseof one of the most disorienting and devastatingevents of our lifetimes. He examines the criticalaspects of our lives that have been transformed inthree parts: Time and Space, Mind and Body, andBusiness and Pleasure.

Salmon’s keen observations, on everything from meme stocks to lobster rolls, are backed by a deep understanding of financial markets and the quirks of human behavior. His clear-eyed perspective on human and economic events, combined with his considerable analytical and observational skills, make The Phoenix Economy an insightful, fast-paced read.

This book is essential for anyone wanting a better understanding of the near- and long-term effects of this new era and what they portend for our lives. It’s a penetrating insight into what happened—and, more important, what lies ahead.

Fascinating and though provoking

This book has the best introduction of any non-fiction book I have ever read. The meat of it is good too. Even when when it ventures into the changes in the finance world, it always ties it back to reality and day to day experience in often surprising ways. The author’s narration is a delight, no surprise given his podcast experience. Be warned though: know the definition of the word “liminal” before you start this book!

A good engaging book

I have some small disagreements with the way he contextualizes things but this is a good book if you want to read about the modern economy

Like his podcast get the book

Felix is great. Interesting topics good depth on economic issues. If you like his podcast you should get this.

Interesting point in time analysis

Salmon is always interesting, articulate, and well-sourced. This book feels very much like the type of point-in-time news and trend analysis he excels at, which is fun enough if you know what you're getting into. More tickles your brain than blows your hair back.

Heard on What Future?

Interesting convo with Josh on the What Future? Podcast so wanted to give it a go. Felix dives into countless topics and backs up his findings with data. If you have a hunch something changed in the economy over past few years, but aren’t sure how to quantify it, fear not. This book will cover it.