Made In Britain, Evan Davis
Made In Britain, Evan Davis
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Made In Britain
How the nation earns its living

Author: Evan Davis

Narrator: Evan Davis

Unabridged: 7 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2011


Synopsis

Looking at how Britain pays its way in the world today. Like Andrew Marr's HISTORY OF MODERN BRITAIN or Michael Palin's HIMALAYA, the book will have a coherence and life beyond the television series, mirroring its basic structure, but looking at some issues in greater depth, and telling additional stories to illustrate some of the ideas.

This book is about the things that Britain produces in order to pay its way in the world, from physical goods that we can see and feel, to intangible services that are much harder to quantify. We don't have to be prejudiced in favour of certain types of value: we shouldn't assume finance is modern, and manufacturing out of date for example. What matters is what sells and for how much. From manufacturing to technology, design and the services industries, this book will provide a cutting edge analysis - via entertaining stories - about what we make and why it matters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ben on July 03, 2019

An interesting read about what Britain does (and doesn't) manufacture, what it exports, and how its economy compares to other nations. This book is a good overview of how Britain makes and spends money, if you've ever wondered what it is we actually do in that regard. It also gives a general review......more

Goodreads review by Bill on September 03, 2019

Had I known this was a book to follow up the BBC series of the same name I wouldn't have bothered with it, as it would very likely be aimed at a general audience, and that is what it is. For those wishing to know more about how the British economy works and has worked in the past, then this book wil......more

Goodreads review by Jarek on April 19, 2016

This book is written by an economist. It really likes the concept of value added. Retailers add value to manufactured goods, because they make it pleasant to buy the goods and people like this. According to this theory, a retailer selling a £10-wholesale towel for £25 is more valuable than the manufa......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on September 13, 2015

For a 'book of the TV series' I'd've liked much plusher illustrations. Given his parameters (no ethics, no environment) Evan Davis seems pretty persuasive to the non-economist of not especially deep political hue, but I did wonder uneasily if I was being patted gently on the head and told not to wor......more

Goodreads review by Ivan on June 20, 2015

I was interested in this book not for a lecture in economics (I'm an economist) but because I wanted to have a clearer perspective on the current state of affairs in the British economy, and in Europe as a whole. I must say the book turned out to give them both. Of course I don't agree with every par......more


Quotes

Could not be more relevant Scotland on Sunday

A lively, upbeat account of the way we make our living Independent on Sunday

Hits the spot. Upbeat, balanced . . . Filled with interesting facts . . . An engaging book written by an author whose passion and command of his subject shine through City AM


Awards

  • Spears Book Awards