Edge of Chaos

In Edge of Chaos, economist Dambisa Moyo tackles one of the central dilemmas of contemporary global politics: why liberal democracies are struggling to generate the steady economic growth required to improve living standards. Drawing attention to major challenges such as growing inequality, stalled wages, unsustainable debts, and resource strains, Moyo explains how electoral pressures and short-term political priorities often prevent democratic governments from pursuing effective long-term policy.

Rather than abandoning democratic institutions, the author makes a case for overhauling and modernising them. She sets out clear, reform-minded proposals designed to enable democratic systems to address structural economic headwinds, curb short-sighted decision-making, and protect social stability in the twenty-first century. This thoughtful work will appeal to students of economics, policymakers, and general readers interested in global governance and development.