Economic Conditions

The classic work of political, economic, and historical analysis, powerfully introduced by Angela Davis. In his short life, the Guyanese intellectual Walter Rodney emerged as one of the leading thinkers and activists of the anticolonial revolution, leading movements in North America, South...

Now featuring a new preface by Peter Thiel Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century...

A different kind of politics for a new kind of society - beyond work, scarcity, and capitalism. In the 21st century, new technologies should liberate us from work. Automation, rather than undermining an economy built on full employment, is instead the path to a world of liberty, luxury, and...

A brilliant investigative narrative: How six average Soviet men rose to the pinnacle of Russia's battered economy....

The updated edition of Mancur Olson's award-winning book The Rise and Decline of Nations...

Alex Gladstein has a lot to say about Bitcoin, human rights, financial privilege, and personal freedom....

Many were stunned to see The Big Short and realize that there were a few savvy traders who saw the subprime crisis in advance, and used that knowledge to make a fortune in the financial markets....

Published in 1938, Three Guineas is Virginia Woolf’s powerful reckoning with war and tyranny, wherein she argues that women’s rights are inherently linked to the struggle against violence.

The gripping story of how the end of the Roman Empire was the beginning of the modern world The fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest disasters in history. But in this groundbreaking book, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best...

In this revised, updated, and expanded edition of his New York Times best seller, Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller, who warned of both the tech and housing bubbles, cautions that signs of irrational exuberance among investors have only increased since the 2008-9 financial crisis. ...

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers chart a crash course through the pitfalls of modern economic theory and the world's fiat money system with a hopeful destination in Bitcoin is Venice....

Atif Mian and Amir Sufi reveal in House of Debt how the Great Recession and Great Depression were caused by a large run-up in household debt....

"Masterful . . . [A] painstakingly researched, astonishingly erudite study…Tooze has added his name to the roll call of top-class scholars of Nazism." —Financial Times An extraordinary mythology has grown up around the Third Reich that hovers over political and moral debate even today. Adam...

Since its U.S. debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America....

A chronicle of events that shook the world from the author of Capital in the Twenty‑First Century Over the past four years, world-renowned economist Thomas Piketty documented his close observations on current events through a regular column in the French newspaper Le Monde. His pen captured...

In the space of a few months, across Asia, a miracle became a nightmare. This was the Asian financial crisis of 1995-98. In this economic crisis, hundreds of people died in rioting, political strongmen were removed, and hundreds of billions of dollars were lost by investors....

Can you imagine even the poorest country in the world achieving the prosperity and quality of life of today's Switzerland—by 2100? Seems crazy, doesn't it? After all, we live in uncertain times. But we have pulled off marvels before. Human advances over the past 100 years have been unprecedented.

Are mass violence and catastrophes the only forces that can seriously decrease economic inequality? To judge by thousands of years of history, the answer is yes. Tracing the global history of inequality from the Stone Age to today, Walter Scheidel shows that inequality never dies peacefully...

The world's leading Marxist geographer and economist guides general listeners through major concepts in capitalism and Marx's masterwork For decades, David Harvey has been teaching Marx's work, particularly Capital, to great acclaim. He has analyzed chapter by chapter—sometimes...

Over the last 40 years our choices have narrowed, our opportunities have shrunk, and our lives have become governed by a handful of very large and very powerful corporations. Today, practically everything we buy, everywhere we shop, and every service we secure comes from a heavily concentrated...

In the 1980s and 1990s, many in the West came to believe in the myth of an East-Asian economic miracle, with countries seen as not just development prodigies but as a unified bloc, culturally and economically similar, and inexorably on the rise. In How Asia Works, Joe Studwell distills extensive...

China has become deeply integrated into the world economy. Yet, gradual marketization has facilitated the country's rise without leading to its wholesale assimilation to global neoliberalism. This book uncovers the fierce contest about economic reforms that shaped China's path. In the first...

If you feel like you’ve “missed the boat” on crypto, think again; because while the crypto market increased ten times more in the past year alone, this audiobook will show you it’s not too late to invest in the number one asset of the 2020s....

In the midst of one of the most serious financial upheavals since the Great Depression, George Soros writes about the origins of the crisis....

* Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year * Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize? * A New York Times Notable Book * A Washington Post Notable Book * An NPR Best Book * A Wall Street Journal Best Book * An Economist Best Book * A Business Insider Best Book * “A gripping...

Wealth inequality is spiraling. The standard response —demand higher taxes, demonize billionaires, wait for politicians to act —has been failing for decades, and it will keep failing. The reason for this is simple: the ultra wealthy are the most powerful people in the world, and as long as they want to maximize wealth, their net worths will climb ever higher. The solution? Make them want something else.

Master the rhythm of economic collapse and learn how behavioral finance drives devastating market crashes. Far from freak accidents, these global financial meltdowns are hardwired into the very structure of credit-based capitalism. Listen during your daily commute to transform your anxiety about...

Uncover how the modern gig economy weaponized hustle culture, turning entrepreneurial freedom into algorithmic management. Perfect for your daily commute, this urgent, thought-provoking narrative exposes the hidden machinery of venture capital and smartphone platforms. It reveals how an app...

Uncover the gripping economic history of market crashes and speculative bubbles that repeatedly shatter global wealth. Whether you are seeking an enlightening listen for your morning commute or looking to decode chaotic financial headlines, this dramatic narrative brings four centuries of booms...

Discover how dramatic economic shifts and brutal conflicts forged modern American capitalism from colonial markets. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking historical narrative tracks the relentless engine of commerce. Follow the daily human struggles that repeatedly...

Master the future of work and build lasting wealth before artificial intelligence and automation leave you behind. Whether you are navigating a stressful career transition or using your morning commute to strategize your next move, this empowering guide decodes the shifting global market. Turn...

Global financial shocks and rising inequality have shattered outdated economic models, demanding a bold new approach. As you navigate your morning commute or tune into the daily news, you might wonder why the traditional rules of wealth and work no longer apply. This paradigm shift reveals how...

Navigate the collapse of outdated financial systems and master the emerging market frameworks shaping our future. As rising inequality, ecological limits, and disruptive automation shatter postwar illusions, adapting to this shifting landscape is crucial for your career. This pragmatic analysis...

Master the future of work and global finance as artificial intelligence and climate shifts rewrite the rules of wealth. Whether you are mapping out a career transition or seeking clarity during a busy morning commute, this eye-opening guide decodes our rapidly changing reality. The traditional...

Decode global finance and master economic trends with this jargon-free guide to how international trade truly operates. Perfect for your morning commute, this grounded listen transforms confusing headlines into actionable market insights. Stop feeling overwhelmed by inflation alerts and interest...