Economics in America

This book is undeniably entertaining, with Deaton reflecting on his career and some of the most important economics research over that period. The most insightful sections are when he turns his eye on the field itself and its failings around publication processes, research topics, and participation. The rest of the book, however, is well-informed but fairly off-the-cuff musings about different topics, with many personal anecdotes thrown in. These sections will be familiar to anyone with a background in economics, offering very little in the way of new analyses or conclusions. If you're looking for an enjoyable academic autobiography, though, this would be a good book to pick up