Kenneth S. Rogoff
Kenneth S. Rogoff is an American economist and chess Grandmaster. He is a professor at Harvard University and a well-known figure in the field of international economics. Rogoff has served as the Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and has published extensively on issues related to global finance, monetary policy, and economic theory. His works include influential papers and books on topics such as exchange rates, global imbalances, and the financial crisis. Rogoff is also co-author of the book 'This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly', which examines the recurring theme of financial crises throughout history.
Books
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1. This Time Is Different
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of financial crises over the last eight centuries, examining the patterns and triggers of various economic downturns, from government defaults to banking panics. Through a meticulous compilation of historical data, the authors debunk the common belief that modern finance has made such crises obsolete, illustrating instead how similar patterns of excessive debt accumulation have consistently led to financial collapses. The work emphasizes the recurring theme that, despite technological advances and changes in financial systems, the belief that "this time is different" remains a dangerous illusion, often preceding the worst financial collapses.
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