Matthew Yglesias Recommended Books
Matthew Yglesias has recommended 10 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Matthew Yglesias is an American blogger and journalist who writes about economics and politics.
(Read more on Wikipedia)10 Books Recommended
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
Sovereign Virtue
The Theory and Practice of Equality
"I really like this book a lot." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Justice, Gender, And The Family
"Definitely a book I recommend to men." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
The American Political Tradition
And the Men Who Made It
"About a paradox that runs through American history." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Winner-Take-All Politics
How Washington Made the Rich Richer--and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class
"The more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve come to appreciate some of their conceptual insights." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Collapse
How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
"Actually enjoyable to read." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Also recommended by:
The Benefits of Full Employment
When Markets Work for People
"A great little book." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
The Social Construction of What?
"A useful discussion." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Billionaires and Stealth Politics
"Most billionaires don’t seek publicity for their activities & mostly donate to right-wing causes like regressive tax cuts & lower government spending." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Deep Roots
How Slavery Still Shapes Southern Politics
"A great book." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
The Crimean War
A History
"I liked [this book]." - Matthew Yglesias (Source)
Other Recommenders
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.
Comments
Did we miss something? Have feedback?
Help us improve this page by sharing your thoughts