Buchtipps: Das sind die zehn besten Wirtschaftsbücher des Jahres
Das Handelsblatt hat die zehn besten Neuerscheinungen der vergangenen zwölf Monate, die Wirtschaft erklären, herausgefiltert. Sie sind nominiert für den Deutschen Wirtschaftsbuchpreis.
The Deutsche Wirtschaftsbuchpreis, an annual award from Handelsblatt in collaboration with the Frankfurt Book Fair, Goldman Sachs, and R+V Versicherung, aims to "understand economics." From this year's selections, the Handelsblatt chose ten books from the publication's new releases. German publishers submitted up to three books, with over 80 titles submitted for consideration.
A panel of esteemed economists and business leaders, chaired by Handelsblatt Senior Editor Hans-Jürgen Jakob, will ultimately determine the winner. The themes for this year's contenders include geopolitical shifts, the growing dominance of tech oligarchs, artificial intelligence, and Germany's economic challenges. The Deutsche Wirtschaftsbuchpreis ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, in Frankfurt for the 20th time.
Here are the ten books shortlisted for this year's award: Joachim Bauer's "Menschlichkeit in digitalen Zeiten" (320 pages, 24 euros) explores why living without a tangible reality is incompatible with humanity. Sven Beckert's "Kapitalismus. Geschichte einer Weltrevolution" (1280 pages, 42 euros) examines the history of capitalism as a global revolution.
Anne Brorhilker's "Cum/Ex, Milliarden und Moral" (272 pages, 24 euros) discusses the importance of combating economic crime. Andreas Hoffmann's "Die erfundene Bedrohung" (240 pages, 23.50 euros) delves into how an aging society is dramatized and who benefits from it. Aya Jaff's "Broligarchie" (240 pages, 23.99 euros) examines the power plays of the tech elite and how they hinder progress.
Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown's "How to win a Trade War" (464 pages, 26 euros) outlines strategies for winning a trade war. Tina Klüwer's "Zukunft made in Germany" (192 pages, 24 euros) argues for promoting innovation to preserve wealth. Mariana Mazzucato's "Ein Kapitalismus, der allen nützt" (376 pages, 28 euros), translated by Tobias Gabel and Enrico Heinemann, introduces the concept of a new inclusive economy.
Bojan Pancevski's "Die Nord-Stream-Sprengung" (368 pages, 22 euros) reveals the true story behind the sabotage that shook Europe. Finally, Konstantin Richter's "Dreihundert Männer" (543 pages, 32 euros) recounts the rise and fall of Germany AG.
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