PRAISE FOR THE ATLAS
Paschal Donohoe, the Irish Minister for Public Expenditure and President of the Eurogroup Week
“This book was helped by a grant from the EU that funded the analysis of millions of data points, money well-spent…I have many hopes for this book. That it is in school libraries, not just our universities; that it reaches the bookshelves of some homes too. Also, that it has a sequel (Irish Times, 14 September 2024, page 22).”
Robert J. Shiller, Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences and author of Narrative Economics
“This volume gives readers a real, intrinsic view of how, where, and when financial markets do their work. It follows the history of money from cuneiform tablets to Bitcoins, showing how the essence of finance is in the networks that it both creates and destroys; and each page bursts with stunning and illuminating illustrations. Everyone from students to seasoned professionals to armchair experts will learn something from this unique and fun book.”
Gabriel Zucman, professor at the Paris School of Economics and University of California, Berkeley
“Erudite, spectacular, and revealing, the Atlas of Finance sheds a bright light on the history and geography of finance—its contribution to unleashing human potential but also its darker side. A tremendous accomplishment!”
Money Week
“Pertinent to all our lives. It is beautifully illustrated. . . Catch[es] the imagination and inspire[s] people to learn more.”
Rob Kitchin, Professor of Human Geography at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth
“you’ll not find a more visually attractive geography book this year”
Gordon L Clark, Emeritus Professor at University of Oxford
“A remarkable achievement! It is the reference point for academic research and industry.”
Liaquat Ahamed, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Lords of Finance
“Atlas of Finance is a stunning visual experience, every page a revelation of the mystery of finance and its often hidden pathways across the globe.”
Andrés Rodríguez-Pose, Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics
“An incredible visual journey through 5,000 years of global finance! Great blend of data and maps to bring the history of finance to life. Not to be missed!”
Nature
“This intriguing, large-format atlas of intricate maps and graphics with commentaries by economic geographer Dariusz Wójcik and ten colleagues aims to demystify the world of finance, with considerable success.”
Stuttaford, Andrew, The Wall Street Journal
“in its text and ingenious, often beautifully executed illustrations (which typically combine a map with “data visualizations” of one sort or another), the “Atlas” contains a wealth of information”
Hilda, Bouma, Het Financieele dagblad
“A delightful atlas of world finance… Polish-British scientist Dariusz Wójcik, with a large team, created the world’s first financial atlas. The result is a visually rich book that does not hesitate to expose abuses and inequality. Wójcik wants to demystify finances, but that does not mean that this world also becomes less complex.”
ATLAS OF FINANCE 