Martin Wolf CBE

The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism

Democracy and capitalism are the political and economic ‘operating systems’ of today’s high-income democracies but the relationship between them is increasingly fragile. Martin explains how economic and political changes have undermined this relationship and asks what needs to be done in response to developments that threaten the survival of liberal democracy itself.

Martin Wolf

Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times

Martin is Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times. He has been included in many lists of influential thinkers and has received numerous awards for financial journalism. Most recently he won the Overseas Press Club of America’s prize for “best commentary on international news in any medium” (2013). Martin was a member of the UK government’s Independent Commission on Banking (2010-11) and was made a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2000. His books are widely acclaimed and include Why Globalization Works, Fixing Global Finance, The Shifts and the Shocks and his new book (published Feb 2023) The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism.

'Martin Wolf brings together many decades' worth of thought and analysis into this superb synthesis. An important guide for anyone seeking answers to the most difficult questions of our time.'

Anne Applebaum in praise of 'The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism'

Martin Wolf

Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times

Martin is Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times. He has been included in many lists of influential thinkers and has received numerous awards for financial journalism. Most recently he won the Overseas Press Club of America’s prize for “best commentary on international news in any medium” (2013). Martin was a member of the UK government’s Independent Commission on Banking (2010-11) and was made a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2000. His books are widely acclaimed and include Why Globalization Works, Fixing Global Finance, The Shifts and the Shocks and his new book (published Feb 2023) The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism.