Michel Aglietta
Michel Aglietta is a French economist known for his work on the theory of monetary economics and his comprehensive analysis of financial systems. Born in 1938, Aglietta is a pioneer in the field of regulation theory, which examines how institutions, political factors, and social norms shape the development of economic systems over time. His work has been influential in understanding the structural changes in capitalist economies and the role of financial markets in economic development.
Aglietta has served as a professor at the University of Paris X-Nanterre and is also a scientific advisor at CEPII (Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales), a French institute for research on the world economy. Throughout his career, Aglietta has focused on issues such as the dynamics of financial crises, the evolution of monetary systems, and the impact of economic policies on financial stability.
His book 'Money: 5,000 Years of Debt and Power' explores the historical and social complexities of monetary systems and the concept of debt. In this work, Aglietta combines economic theory with a broad historical perspective, offering insights into how money and financial systems have evolved and how they continue to influence global economics and politics.