Philip Coggan

About the Author

Philip Coggan is a distinguished British financial journalist and commentator, renowned for his incisive analysis of global economic trends and their implications for society. With decades of experience at The Economist, where he served as the Buttonwood columnist and editor of the Buttonwood blog, Coggan has established himself as a leading voice on monetary policy, market dynamics, and fiscal challenges. His work demystifies complex economic concepts for a broad audience, blending rigorous research with accessible prose. In 'Economics: The Economist Guide,' Coggan offers a comprehensive yet concise exploration of the discipline's core principles, from classical theories to contemporary issues like inequality and globalization. A former business editor at the Financial Times, he continues to influence public discourse through his writings and lectures, advocating for informed economic literacy in an increasingly interconnected world.