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Sovereign Default and Debt Restructuring,
recommended by Gregory Makoff
Governments that default on their debts don’t simply shut down. They still have to run schools, pay public servants, and keep the state functioning, all while battling with creditors and financial markets. Sovereign default is messy, political, and hugely consequential. Here Gregory Makoff recommends the best books for understanding how it works. Read more
Historical Novels Set In the 1700s
The 18th century, an age of naval powers and expanding colonial empires, was marked by dramatic uprisings, revolutions and technological breakthroughs. We asked Francesca de Tores, author of Saltblood and Cast Away, to recommend five brilliant historical novels set in the 1700s—and how she balances factual accuracy with the demands of fiction. Read more
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