Books Recommended by Dominic Barton
6 books recommended by Dominic Barton
Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
Dominic Barton, the global managing partner of McKinsey & Company, has gotten into Harari’s new book, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, which explores the future of human evolution, and a world we've conquered famine and death.
China’s Mobile Economy: Opportunities in the Largest and Fastest Information Consumption Boom
by Winston Ma
Every company – and every country – must succeed at digitalization to compete successfully in the 21st century. Winston Ma delivers a rare book that is both an outstanding survey of a fast-changing and vitally important economic landscape and a delightful ‘field guide’ that will enrich your understanding of what’s really happening on the ground.
Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence
by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, Avi Goldfarb
Prediction Machines achieves a feat as welcome as it is unique: a crisp, readable survey of where artificial intelligence is taking us separates hype from reality, while delivering a steady stream of fresh insights. It speaks in a language that top executives and policy makers will understand. Every leader needs to read this book.
Easternization: Asia’s Rise and America’s Decline From Obama to Trump and Beyond
Ever the forward thinker, this summer he is focusing on some of the big developments on humanity's horizon, including the ways in which technology will inform the trajectory of markets and human society more broadly, and major changes foreseen in the global economy.
The Black Prince of Florence: The Spectacular Life and Treacherous World of Alessandro de’ Medici
Barton's reading list reflects his unique upbringing and background: He was born in Africa, studied in North America, worked in Asia and then moved to London to take on the role of CEO.
The European Identity: Historical and Cultural Realities We Cannot Deny
Barton's interest in this book is clear, given the recent political turmoil in the European Union (EU), which threatens trade and global integration. Identifying the commonalities in culture and heritage among Europeans, Green argues that Europe's peoples should see each other as countrymen rather than… Read the full quote
Barton's interest in this book is clear, given the recent political turmoil in the European Union (EU), which threatens trade and global integration. Identifying the commonalities in culture and heritage among Europeans, Green argues that Europe's peoples should see each other as countrymen rather than rivals; yet citizens of the different countries still cling to their national identities, and across the continent, there are growing nationalist movements (as suggested by Brexit) which rejects involvement with the European Union and seeks to reestablish borders and protectionist trade policies.
