The Poverty of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the Poor by Meghnad Desai is a sharp, thoughtful exploration of how modern economics has often failed the people it is meant to serve. Drawing on political economy and public policy, the book examines inequality, poverty, and the limits of market-first thinking.
Clear and provocative, this book is for readers interested in economics, society, and the real-world impact of policy choices. It offers a critical perspective on how economic ideas shape lives, and why the needs of the poor must remain central to any serious discussion of development and justice.
