Books by Joseph E. Stiglitz

2. Joseph E. Stiglitz, The Euro: How a Common Currency Threatens the Future of Europe .  Recall that while Krugman is much more influential in America, Stiglitz is more influential in Europe and in most of the developing world, thus the topic of this book makes sense.  I agree with most of the arguments, though not the view that trade surpluses are essential for understanding the problem .  This book is good for fans, at the very least, but it will not convert the uninitiated.