Branko Milanović

Branko Milanović is a renowned economist known for his work on income distribution and inequality. He has served as a lead economist at the World Bank and is a senior scholar at the Luxembourg Income Study Center. Milanović is also a visiting presidential professor at the City University of New York.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. Capitalism, Alone

    The Future of the System That Rules the World

    The book explores the dominance of capitalism as the world's sole economic system, examining its variations and impacts across different societies. It delves into the distinctions between liberal meritocratic capitalism, prevalent in Western countries, and political capitalism, exemplified by China. The author analyzes the historical evolution of capitalism, its role in shaping global inequality, and the challenges it faces in terms of sustainability and ethical considerations. The book also discusses potential future trajectories for capitalism, considering the pressures of technological advancement, environmental concerns, and social unrest.

  2. 2. Visions Of Inequality

    From the American Dream to the American Reality

    This insightful exploration delves into the complex landscape of global inequality, examining the historical and contemporary forces that shape economic disparities across nations and within societies. Through a blend of empirical data and theoretical analysis, the book offers a nuanced understanding of how globalization, technological advancements, and policy decisions contribute to widening gaps in wealth and opportunity. It challenges readers to consider the ethical and practical implications of inequality, urging a reevaluation of economic systems to foster more equitable growth and social justice.

  3. 3. Global Inequality

    A New Approach for the Age of Globalization

    This insightful work delves into the complex and multifaceted nature of economic disparity on a global scale, exploring the historical evolution and current trends of inequality both within and between countries. It examines the forces driving these disparities, such as globalization, technological advancements, and policy decisions, while also considering the social and political implications. The book offers a nuanced analysis of the challenges and opportunities presented by global inequality, emphasizing the importance of understanding its dynamics to foster more equitable economic systems worldwide.

    Purchase from Bookshop.org
  4. 4. The Haves And The Have Nots

    A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality

    An accessible tour of global income inequality, blending data-driven analysis with historical and literary vignettes to explain how and why disparities arise within and between nations. It clarifies key concepts and measures, shows how place of birth shapes life chances, and compares living standards across eras and societies. Through case studies and thought experiments, it explores the roles of globalization, migration, technology, and policy, prompting a reconsideration of fairness, the middle class, and what rising prosperity means in a deeply unequal world.

    Purchase from Bookshop.org