The Doom Loop

The Doom Loop

Why the World Economic Order Is Spiraling Into Disorder
by Eswar S. Prasad
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About This Book

The Doom Loop (2026) looks at the feedback loop between shifting economic power, populist politics, and the slow decay of global institutions. It traces how the once-stable international order is splintering into tribalism and zero-sum competition – and what it takes to push back against that slide.

Who Should Read This?

  • Investors tracking global economic trends and currency shifts
  • Geopolitical analysts studying the rise of emerging powers
  • Citizens concerned with institutional decay and political stability

About the Author

Eswar S. Prasad is the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. His previous books include Gaining Currency and The Dollar Trap. His research sits at the intersection of global trade policy and international macroeconomics.