Passion and Craft : Economists at Work

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Summary: Passion and Craft
Review: Most celebrities have to wait until the end of their careers to publish their autobiographies. In this book edited by Michael Szenberg, twenty economists in mid-career bring together personal accounts of their work and lives. The result is a rich set of biographies, addressing issues such as the effects of politics on work and vice versa, family life, creativity in and inspired by the workplace, the study of law and economics, and the conducting of research, and the role of women in this male-dominated field. I think Passion and Craft presents a delightful glance into the minds and lives of some of the most interesting economists of our time. I believe it will be exciting reading for economists as well as all other social scientists, and students considering a career in economics.