New Economics Book: “Can’t We Just Print More Money?” By Rupal Patel, Jack Meaning, & The Bank of England

SHEENA RICARTE
4 min readFeb 12, 2023

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Can’t We Just Print More Money?

Economics in Ten Simple Questions

“Can’t We Just Print More Money?” Book by Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning of The Bank of England

Summary

‘If you feel you should understand how economists think but have no idea where to start, this book is the answer’ Financial Times

Why are all my clothes made in Asia?
How do I get a pay-rise?
And what even is money?

Join Britain’s most venerable financial institution for a rip-roaring crash-course on economics. From financial crises to Freddo prices, it will help you make sense of your job, your life and maybe your world.
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‘A well-written treat . . . Using examples including the Bank of England canteen, The Simpsons and Beanie Babies, the authors encourage us all to understand, and even challenge, what economists do’ Professor David Spiegelhalter, author of The Art of Statistics

‘A well-timed attempt to show the public what goes on inside the Bank of England — and familiarise them with some basic economic concepts . . . Punctuated with jaunty anecdotes and neat examples’ Guardian

‘An entertaining and essential read at a time when understanding how our money, governments and banks interact has never felt more important’ Laura Whateley, author of Money: A User’s Guide

Reviews

  • If you feel you should understand how economists think but have no idea where to start, this book is the answer . . . The Bank should be congratulated on this effort at education. Buy this book for the inquiring person, young, old or in between.
  • Martin Wolf, Summer Books, Financial Times
  • A well-written treat . . . Using examples including the Bank of England canteen, The Simpsons and Beanie Babies, the authors encourage us all to understand, and even challenge, what economists do.
  • Professor David Spiegelhalter, author of THE ART OF STATISTICS
  • An enjoyable introduction to the so-called dismal science . . . Patel and Meaning have done an admirable job in simplifying and popularising some of the key elements of their subject.
  • The Times
  • A great place to start your economic journey. With the Bank of England as your guide, this accessible book shows how economics affects so many aspects of our daily lives.
  • Dr Linda Yueh, author of THE GREAT ECONOMISTS
  • A well-timed attempt to show the public what goes on inside the Bank of England — and familiarise them with some basic economic concepts . . . Punctuated with jaunty anecdotes and neat examples.
  • Guardian
  • A good introduction to concepts such as inflation, quantitative easing, supply and globalisation.
  • New Statesman
  • A very readable guide to economics . . . contains some great facts . . . Entertaining.
  • Daily Mail
  • Economics affects every aspect of our lives, but it can often seem like an inaccessible, off-puttingly jargon-laden subject. This is the guide you need! An entertaining and essential read at a time when understanding how our money, governments and banks interact has never felt more important.
  • Laura Whateley, author of MONEY: A USER’S GUIDE
  • The authors want to inspire a new generation of economists, both at school level and among older students . . . If Patel and Meaning could help turn that tide, they will have performed a great public service.
  • Alex Brummer, Daily Mail
  • [One of] a range of accessible introductory books that can give people a basic understanding of the subject that may even prompt them to dig deeper . . . A great primer.
  • City A.M.

About the Authors:

Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning are economists at the Bank of England. Rupal specialises in trying to prevent economic crises, which means you know who to blame when everything goes wrong. Jack is focused on protecting the pound in your pocket, which means he goes to lots of long meetings about interest rates.

References:

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442240/cant-we-just-print-more-money-by-england-rupal-patel-jack-meaning-and-the-bank-of/9781847943392?sf174982553=1

https://twitter.com/bankofengland/status/1623630391918616580/

@bankofengland

The paperback edition of our best-selling introduction to economics Can’t We Just Print More Money? by @RupalEconomics and @MeaningJack goes on sale today. Proceeds from the book are used to support our education programme in schools. https://b-o-e.uk/3RJvuKm

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SHEENA RICARTE
SHEENA RICARTE

Written by SHEENA RICARTE

Freelance finance writer Sheena Ricarte's interests comprise international finance, economics, personal finance, asset protection law, & investment management.

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