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United Kingdom Philip Coggan is a distinguished British business journalist and author, acclaimed for his insightful analysis of global economics and financial markets.
Long-standing contributor and staff journalist for the Financial Times, covering a wide range of economic and financial topics.
Authored the weekly 'Bartleby' column on work and management and the 'Buttonwood' column on finance.
Publisher of Philip Coggan's book 'The Money Machine: How the City Works'.
Publisher of Philip Coggan's books 'Easy Money: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Losing Everything and Making Nothing' and 'The Economist Guide to Hedge Funds'.
Publisher of Philip Coggan's book 'Paper Promises: Money, Debt and the New World Order'.
Publisher of Philip Coggan's book 'The Last Vote: the Threats to Western Democracy'.
Published an excerpt from Philip Coggan’s book on US tariffs and Donald Trump’s economics.
Contributor to LSE public lectures and events, discussing his book 'The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump'.
Featured Philip Coggan on 'The Global Exchange' podcast to discuss his book 'The Economic Consequences of Mr. Trump'.
Published an article by Philip Coggan titled 'The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump: What the Trade War Means for the World'.
Published an article by Philip Coggan titled 'The great speculative era on markets is hard to kill'.
Published an article by Philip Coggan titled 'How the Bank of Mum and Dad reshaped the British economy'.
Published an excerpt from Philip Coggan’s book 'Surviving the Daily Grind: Bartleby's Guide to Work'.
Published articles by Philip Coggan including 'The ‘Star Trek’ Script For Markets In 2023'.
Published an article by Philip Coggan on government debt titled 'Does government debt matter any more?'.
Published an article by Philip Coggan titled 'Gefährliche Routine: Durch Homeoffice darf der Teamspirit nicht verloren gehen'.
Published an article co-authored by Philip Coggan, David Graeber, and Benjamin Kunkel.
Featured Philip Coggan's work in an article about recommended books.
Philip Coggan received his education at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. He commenced his career in financial journalism, joining the Financial Times in 1986, where he contributed for two decades until 2006. During his tenure at the Financial Times, he covered a wide range of economic and financial topics, establishing himself as a respected voice in the industry.
In 2006, Coggan transitioned to The Economist, where he continued to shape financial discourse. He was responsible for the esteemed ‘Buttonwood’ column, focusing on finance, and later authored the weekly ‘Bartleby’ column, which delved into work and management topics until August 2021. His career at The Economist spanned 15 years, during which he continued to provide commentary on economic trends and their implications. Coggan’s journalistic contributions have earned him several accolades, including “Senior Financial Journalist of the Year” by the Wincott Foundation in 2008, “Best Communicator” at the Business Journalist of the Year Awards in 2009, and “Journalist of the Year” by the CFA Society of the United Kingdom in 2016.
Beyond his journalistic roles, Philip Coggan is a prolific author, having written multiple books that explore various facets of economics and finance. His works, such as ‘The Money Machine,’ ‘Paper Promises,’ and ‘More: A History of the World Economy,’ demonstrate his comprehensive understanding of complex economic systems and their historical development. Through his writing and columns, he consistently provides clear and concise explanations of economic phenomena, making intricate subjects accessible to a broad audience.
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