Economics

We live in an extraordinary time. Technological advances are happening at a rate faster than our ability to understand them. In a world that moves faster than we can imagine, we cannot afford to stand still. These advances bring efficiency and abundance and are profoundly deflationary....

Money expert Ramit Sethi offers no-holds-barred advice for managing your finances in this effective six-week program.

Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history a vital lens through which to think....

Good Strategy/Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific...

In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on commonsense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives....

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand....

Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist....

NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From two winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, “who have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity” “A wildly ambitious work that hopscotches through history and around the world...

We're standing at a civilizational fork in the road. AI, robotics, and energy abundance are converging into a single force that will either deliver unprecedented prosperity or tear societies apart. There is no comfortable middle ground.

The New York Times bestseller from business journalist Christopher Leonard infiltrates one of America’s most mysterious institutions—the Federal Reserve—to show how its policies spearheaded by Chairman Jerome Powell over the past ten years have accelerated income inequality and put our...

The foundation for all modern economic thought and political economy, The Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of Scottish economist Adam Smith, who introduces the world to the very idea of economics and capitalism....

Brought to you by Penguin. The world has finally awoken to the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse. Now we must face up to its primary cause. Capitalism demands perpetual expansion, which is devastating the living world. There is only one solution that will lead to meaningful...

Without question one of the most significant books in modern history, The Communist Manifesto is a brief, populist pamphlet....

This audiobook provides a synopsis of the original 1937 text of Hill’s masterpiece, Think and Grow Rich. It extracts the key principles, instructions, and examples....

Rory Sutherland explores the stories and psychology behind the most influential marketing campaigns in history, and smashes apart received wisdom with a look at iconoclastic ideas. Advertising guru Rory Sutherland is a world-leading proponent of behavioural economics. In Hacking the Unconscious...

Now nearing its 60th printing in English and translated into 19 languages, Michael E. Porter's Competitive Strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world. Electrifying in its simplicity—like all great breakthroughs—Porter’s analysis of...

Explore the fascinating history of gold with this book.

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...

One of the most important works ever written on investment theory, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits lays out the fundamental principles of intelligent investing...

All golden ages are marked by periods of spectacular cultural flourishing, scientific exploration, technological achievement and economic growth; yet no two are the same. Their beliefs, societies and place in the wider world all vary. Despite this, all previous golden ages have ended, whether it...

State and Revolution (1917) describes the role of the state in society, the necessity of proletarian revolution, and the theoretic inadequacies of social democracy in achieving revolution....

Economic Facts and Fallacies is designed for people who want to understand economic issues without getting bogged down in economic jargon, graphs, or political rhetoric....

"The market never ceases to befuddle and beguile. These two venerable works are fixtures on the short lists for most valuable books on the securities markets, and investors continue to cherishthem." (From the introduction by Martin S. Fridson managing director, Merrill Lynch & Co. author of...

Ellen Meiksins Wood offers a clear and accessible introduction to the theories and debates concerning the birth of capitalism, imperialism, and the modern nation state....

In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the American grocery store....

L'ampleur démesurée de la dette publique menace-t-elle notre bien-être collectif? Jusqu'où ira-t-elle? Existe-t-il seulement une limite? Un grand pays, émetteur d'une monnaie de réserve importante comme les États-Unis, peut-il réellement faire faillite? Et si oui, à quoi cela ressemblerait-il? Depuis des décennies, responsables politiques, décideurs publics et investisseurs débattent de ces questions… sans parvenir à trouver de réponses claires.

Neste curso, você descobrirá como nossas emoções, crenças e a maneira como enxergamos o mundo impactam diretamente nossas finanças e qualidade de vida, tanto no âmbito pessoal quanto profissional.

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...

Have you ever wondered why some nations rise to immense wealth while others remain stagnant? The Wealth of Nations is the most influential book on economics ever written. Adam Smith, the "father of modern economics," changed history by challenging 18th-century mercantile systems. He proposed a revolutionary idea: a nation's wealth is measured not by hoarded gold, but by the trade, production, and commerce generated by its people.

Today, a vast majority of us live under the economic system called capitalism―it touches almost every aspect of our lives, and most people alive have never known another. Yet, a cursory look at the world around us reveals that things can't stay this way forever: an economy built on infinite...

Both thoughtful and thought-provoking, Finding Purpose aims to challenge our understanding of how humanity interacts with planet Earth, and our role within this. This book is an invitation: would you like to participate in one of the most important projects of imagination, perhaps the greatest...

Across thousands of years of human history, most cultures have placed explicit social and moral restrictions on economic growth, with charging interest scorned as benefiting from another's hardship and profit-making as divisive. So how did interest rates, monetary gains, and return on investment come to rule our modern world?

En Una breve historia de la humanidad en 50 objetos, el economista superventas Tim Harford nos sorprende con una nueva recopilación de innovaciones e ideas extraordinarias -memorables, curiosas y, a menudo, inesperadas- que nos enseñan profundas lecciones sobre la compleja economía global en la que vivimos. Desde el ladrillo, el blockchain y la bicicleta, hasta el fuego, la fábrica y la recaudación de impuestos, pasando por la energía solar, el lápiz o el sello postal, esta brillante y reveladora selección fascina, inspira y estimula la mente.

ABUNDANCE IS COMING. THE QUESTION IS WHO IT'S COMING FOR. Artificial intelligence is not just automating tasks. It is reshaping the economic foundations of society. Jobs that took years to master are now done in minutes. Productivity is accelerating beyond the limits of human labor. And the institutions built on the assumption that people must produce value to earn a living are beginning to crack. What happens to work when machines do it better? What happens to wealth when productivity no longer depends on human effort?

This step-by-step guide is designed specifically for recently unemployed professionals who need income fast, without gambling on risky business ventures or waiting for someone else to hire them back. No coding experience required.

What if the problem isn’t how hard we work… but the money we work for? In The XRP Conviction, Carl Aguillard shares his personal journey of questioning the modern financial system and discovering digital assets along the way. What begins as curiosity about inflation and the declining purchasing power of the U. S. dollar turns into a deeper exploration of how money is created, how global financial infrastructure works, and why new technologies may reshape the future of finance.

The Money Delusion dives into the dramatic and devastating stories of nations that printed, borrowed, or gambled their way into ruin. From Weimar Germany’s wheelbarrows of cash to Zimbabwe’s trillion-dollar bills and Argentina’s chronic collapses, this audiobook unpacks how economic arrogance and political desperation triggered financial meltdowns that destroyed savings, starved populations, and shattered empires.

For millions of people, the math no longer feels right. Housing is out of reach. Groceries, healthcare, insurance, and everyday expenses keep climbing. Financial progress is harder to achieve than it was a decade ago. Overcome the Affordability Crisis is the essential guide for taking control of your finances in a high-cost world. No unrealistic promises. No extreme budgeting. This book delivers 11 clear rules you can apply immediately.

NEW YORK CITY IN THE 1970S WAS A CULTURE OF OPEN CORRUPTION. EVERYONE WHO WAS ANYONE WAS IN ON THE GRIFT. Ford to City: Drop Dead. It’s the most famous tabloid headline of all time (with apologies to “Headless Body in Topless Bar”). It also supplied the narrative that came to be accepted as truth regarding the New York City fiscal crisis of 1975—an uncaring, hapless, accidental President Ford abandoning America’s greatest city in its hour of maximum need.

The major economic relationships are as fascinating as they are impressive, and yet understandable for everyone – and what's more, as an average citizen you can benefit enormously from this understanding in everyday life. With a systematic introduction, you'll find your way through the jungle of economics with ease. Entertaining and informative at the same time, this book provides you with the perfect overview of all economic topics and ensures that you'll be able to join discussions on monetary policy at any time.

De stora ekonomiska sammanhangen är lika fascinerande som imponerande och ändå begripliga för alla – och dessutom kan du som vanlig medborgare dra stor nytta av denna förståelse i vardagen. Oavsett om det handlar om uppbyggnaden av det tyska ekonomiska och finansiella systemet, grundläggande teorier eller högaktuella frågor inom världsekonomin, hjälper denna systematiska introduktion dig att enkelt hitta rätt i ekonomins djungel.

Les grandes relations économiques sont aussi passionnantes qu'impressionnantes et restent pourtant accessibles à tous – et de plus, en tant que citoyen moyen, vous pouvez tirer d'énormes bénéfices de cette compréhension dans la vie quotidienne. Qu'il s'agisse de la structure du système économique et financier allemand, des théories fondamentales ou de sujets très actuels de l'économie mondiale, cette introduction systématique vous permet de vous orienter facilement dans la jungle économique.

Las grandes relaciones económicas son tan fascinantes como impresionantes y, aun así, comprensibles para todos; además, como ciudadano medio, puedes beneficiarte enormemente de este conocimiento en tu vida cotidiana. Ya sea la estructura del sistema económico y financiero alemán, las teorías fundamentales o los temas más actuales de la economía mundial, con esta introducción sistemática te orientarás fácilmente en la jungla económica.

Exposes how companies like Visa, Chase, PayPal, Bank of America, and Mastercard use their power to silence dissenting voices and hurt democracy through the practice of financial censorship Civil liberties activist Rainey Reitman introduces readers to the concept of “financial censorship”—a...

This book argues that many financial failures are not technical, but conceptual. Markets are not mechanical systems governed solely by numbers. They are human systems—shaped by consciousness, confidence, narrative, trust, and time. Wealth, in this view, is not accumulation. It is the ability to direct resources.

What if the problem isn’t you—but the system you’re living in? In The American Nightmare Project, sociologist Eric Leo delivers a clear, first-person breakdown of why life in the United States has become unaffordable for millions of people—even those who work constantly and do everything they were told to do. This is not a motivational book. It’s an explanation.

Does it feel like your paycheck disappears faster every month? Are you tired of being shocked by grocery receipts, rent increases, and everyday expenses that seem to climb higher each week? You are not alone, and this book provides the clear answers you have been searching for. Why Is Everything So Expensive cuts through economic jargon to explain the real forces driving up your daily costs.

Everyone is asking the wrong question about AI. The headlines warn of superintelligent machines turning against humanity. The tech industry promises that smarter systems will align themselves. Both sides are wrong — and the real risk is one that neither has noticed. In this groundbreaking book, Boris Kriger presents a mathematical proof — accessible without a single equation — that every self-improving AI system operating under realistic conditions will experience goal drift: a gradual, quantifiable erosion of the objectives it was designed to pursue. The drift is not a bug to be fixed.

The Machine Economy explores the coming shift where machines, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology begin interacting economically without human intervention. As digital assets and decentralized networks evolve, a new financial system is emerging where value can move instantly between machines, systems, and people across the world. In this short book, Carl Aguillard explains the concept of the machine economy and how technologies like blockchain, AI, and digital assets could transform global commerce.

As we live through an era of polycrisis this book sets out how electricity can get the world off fossil fuels and accelerate to a zero-carbon economy. The essential element in this transformation is a supergrid to transmit vast amounts of cost-competitive, regionally produced power quickly to where it’s most needed.