The Mystery of Prosperity
How to Create a More Equitable Society That Works for Humanity
$50.70
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
17 November 2026
Summary
Prosperity should not be the preserve of a privileged few, but the birthright of everyone.
New York Times bestselling author Napoleon Gómez Urrutia reveals the steps we need to take now to build a secure economy—and ensure a brighter future for all.
The Mystery of Prosperity is a timely and transformative work that reveals how nations build long-term prosperity across different political, economic, and cultural contexts and why so many fall s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798902680901 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Napoleon Gomez Urrutia |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | BenBella Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 17 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 411g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
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Napoleon Gomez Urrutia
Napoleón Gómez Urrutia is a Mexican economist, labor leader, legislator, and author whose career has been defined by a lifelong commitment to social justice and the defense of workers’ rights. A graduate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where he earned highest honors, he continued his studies at the University of Oxford, obtaining a master’s degree and pursuing doctoral studies in economics.
Since 2002, he has served as Secretary General of the National Union of Mine, Metal, Steel, and Related Workers of the Mexican Republic and has forged strategic alliances with international labor organizations, including IndustriALL Global Union, the AFL-CIO, and the United Steelworkers.
Elected to the Mexican Senate in 2018, he chaired the Labor and Social Welfare Committee and championed historic reforms, including the abolition of labor outsourcing and the expansion of paid vacation rights. He currently serves as a federal deputy.
Internationally recognized for his humanitarian work and advocacy of workers’ rights, he has received distinctions including the Meany-Kirkland Human Rights Award, Georgetown University’s Global Democracy Award, and the Arthur Svensson International Award for Trade Union Rights.
He is the author of:
- The Collapse of Dignity (2014)
- Before the Next Revolution (2017)
- The Triumph of Dignity (2021)
- A Revolution in Motion (2023)
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