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Through economics, our politicians have the power to transform people's lives for better or worse. Think Deng Xiaoping who lifted millions out of poverty by opening up China; Franklin D Roosevelt whose 'New Deal' helped the USA break free of the Great Depression; or Peron and his successors in Argentina who brought the country to the brink of ruin. In this magisterial history, economist and politician Vince Cable examines the legacy of 16 world leaders who transformed their countries' economic fortunes and who also challenged economic convention.

Vince Cable is best known as ‘the undisputed heavyweight champion of the credit crunch in Parliament’ (Robert Peston), revered for his prescience and authority on the world economic crisis. But his journey to become Britain’s most respected politician has been long, circuitous and sometimes very painful. In this memoir he tells that story for the first time.'Free Radical' is a candid book, written with wit and great insight.

Kate Thompson - glamorous housewife-turned-MP - surprises everyone with her meteoric rise at Westminster. When Kate is sent as a trade minister to India, she hopes it will be her moment to shine. But, embroiled in a personal scandal, she gets drawn into a dangerous world of corruption and political intrigue....

In this brilliant analysis, Vincent Cable explains the causes of the world economic crisis and how we should respond to its challenges. He shows that although the downturn is global, the complacency of the British government has left Britain badly exposed. He argues that policy makers must keep their faith in liberal markets if the remarkable advances in living standards globally are to be maintained.

Welcome to Cable Comments. Join Vince as he explores various topics with Business leaders, Politicians, and Professionals. Hosted by Vince Cable, former leader of the Liberal Democrat party and was Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills for five years. To catch all the latest from Vince, you can follow him on Twitter @vincecable or his website, vincecable.org.

Welcome to Cable Comments. Join Vince as he explores various topics with Business leaders, Politicians, and Professionals. Hosted by Vince Cable, former leader of the Liberal Democrat party and was Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills for five years. To catch all the latest from Vince, you can follow him on Twitter @vincecable or his website, vincecable.org.