Andrew Leigh is a member of the Australian Parliament. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. Before being elected in 2010, he was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. His books include The Shortest History of Economics, The Luck of Politics and Randomistas.
Books in order of publication:
The prince’s new clothes: why do Australians dislike their politicians – 2002
Imagining Australia: ideas for our future – 2004
Disconnected – 2010
Battlers and billionaires: the story of inequality in Australia – 2013
The economics of just about everything: the hidden reasons for our curious choices and surprising successes – 2014
The luck of politics – 2015
Choosing openness: why global engagement is best for Australia – 2017
Randomistas – 2018
Reconnected: a community builder’s handbook – 2020
What’s the worst that could happen? Existential risk and extreme politics – 2021
Fair game: lessons from sport for a fairer society and a stronger economy – 2022
The Shortest History of Economics – 2024
Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia – 2024
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