Economics

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

The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications....

A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was....

Most Americans — and people worldwide — understand that despite our remarkable technological advances, something is deeply wrong with the direction of our country and world.

Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to - and approach for - overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect....

Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries.....

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....

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....

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....

If you asked most people what forces led to today’s unprecedented income inequality and financial crashes, no one would say the Federal Reserve. For most of its history, the Fed has enjoyed the fawning adoration of the press....

Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the best seller 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....

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....

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....

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....

Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are both concerned. Their concern is that the rich are getting richer, but America is getting poorer....

In 1972, three scientists from MIT created a computer model that analyzed global resource consumption and production. Their results shocked the world and created stirring conversation about global ‘overshoot,’ or resource use beyond the carrying capacity of the planet.

Hi, I’m Wes Bush, founder of the Product-Led Institute. And in Product-Led Growth, I show you how you can cut your acquisition costs and scale further than you ever thought possible...by making your product the tool that helps you acquire, convert, and retain customers....

In The Fiat Standard, world-renowned economist Saifedean Ammous applies his unique analytical lens to the fiat monetary system, explaining it as a feat of engineering and technology just as he did for bitcoin in his global best seller The Bitcoin Standard....

John J. Murphy has updated his landmark best seller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets to include all of the financial markets....

Why do well-intentioned plans for improving the human condition go tragically awry? Author James C. Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields....

In pursuit of saving time, Satoshi stumbled upon a discovery of a new, weightless, absolutely scarce element. The showstopper for each and every time thief. Element zero. Bitcoin. Bitcoin's limited supply cap is the immovable object that enables us all to become an unstoppable force...

Advertising guru Rory Sutherland is a world-leading proponent of behavioural economics. In Hacking the Unconscious, he looks at how this emerging science is used by marketers to influence us and challenges us to reassess which ideas we hold dear....

The world has finally awoken to the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse. Now we must face up to its primary cause....

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....

An urgent and timely manifesto on how digital currencies will win the New Cold War and the struggle for geopolitical supremacy in the twenty-first century.

Arthashastra is an ancient Indian text on statecraft and governance, written by Kautilya, a philosopher and statesman. This edition features the original text with a beautifully designed cover. With insights on politics, economics, and military strategy, this book remains relevant to modern-day readers interested in leadership and governance.

Eliezer Yudkowsky’s Inadequate Equilibria is a sharp and lively guidebook for anyone questioning when and how they can know better, and do better, than the status quo. Freely mixing debates on the foundations of rational decision-making with tips for everyday life, Yudkowsky explores the central question of when we can (and can’t) expect to spot systemic inefficiencies, and exploit them.

America's infrastructureits essential roads, bridges, ports, airports, power grids, and telecommunications systemswere once the pride of the nation and an example for the world. But now, after years of neglect and oversight, this infrastructure is crumbling and causing catastrophic changes in the US quality of life. Build seeks to explain how American infrastructure collapsed and what can be done to repair it.

In Top 10 Richest Companies in the World That Are Still Family Owned, Cassian Rose uncovers the stories behind ten global giants that remain under family control. From agriculture to luxury fashion, food production to discount retail, these companies generate vast revenues and own incredible assets. You may have driven their cars, used their cosmetics, or shopped in their stores—without ever knowing the dynasties behind them. This book explores how these businesses began, how they grew, and how their founding families continue to shape their destiny today.

Every country provides some form of direct cash transfer to people in need, and this provision of money reaches hundreds of millions of people worldwide. But these provisions are often accompanied by heated debates on whether and how such assistance should be provided. Seeking a way to better understand the current global debates on cash transfers, Timely Cash provides a historical overview of the concept.

This book teaches you how to think about financial markets from the perspective of the best traders and hedge funds in the world. It tells you how to play the game with a whole new set of market rules. Things are never as they appear to be in this bloodsport; you must be able to adapt to new information quickly and create the box to think outside of in this wholly corrupt chessboard built upon greed. The consequences for failure are quite severe, but the rewards for the true survivors in this money game of life and death are off the charts.

The Great Depression was a period of severe economic suffering in the United States that lasted from 1929 to 1941. It was the country's longest and most severe economic downturn in history. The book describes the events and conditions that led to the Great Depression and the long-term consequences it had on generations of Americans. This book is an excellent resource for anybody interested in learning more about this pivotal period in American history. The book takes an in-depth look at the individuals and places touched by this tragic event.

Die deutsche Wirtschaft war über Jahrzehnte führend in der Welt, ihre Produkte hoch angesehen und begehrt. Doch es findet ein fundamentaler Wandel statt, den weder Unternehmer noch Politiker antizipiert haben – mit dem Ergebnis, dass Deutschlands Wirtschaft mit Innovationsführern weltweit längst nicht mehr Schritt halten kann. In seinem Buch argumentiert Wolfgang Münchau, dass sich die Schwäche der deutschen Wirtschaft in Wirklichkeit schon seit Jahrzehnten zusammengebraut hat.

Ist Bitcoin der Schlüssel zur Lösung all unserer gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen? In »Bitcoin Nation« setzen wir uns ausführlich mit dieser Frage auseinander. Lernen Sie die Grundlagen von Geld und Bitcoin kennen und stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, die auf einem Fundament aus hartem Geld aufgebaut ist. Könnten ganze Nationen auf Bitcoin basieren? Wie würde sich die Regierungsführung unter einem Bitcoin-Standard ändern? Dieses Buch erklärt es für alle, egal ob Sie neu im Thema sind oder nicht. Machen Sie sich bereit für neue Blickwinkel!

Albin Kaelin’s book embodies the core principles of sustainability, offering insights and strategies for transitioning towards a more environmentally responsible and resilient future. Listeners will be empowered to redefine their approach to business, driving positive impact and shaping a sustainable future. Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of the sustainability revolution.

What if the clean-energy revolution isn’t a distant dream—but a decision we make today? In Unleashing an Infinite Future, innovation strategist Todd Thomas delivers the electrifying finale to his Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy—an essential roadmap for meeting humanity’s surging power needs without sacrificing our planet or our potential.

Este libro, caja de sorpresas permanente, nos lleva de viaje por la nueva frontera del marketing, la innovación y la comunicación, en un "antimanual" donde las viejas reglas ya no sirven y todo se re-escribe. Con un método propio y original, y sin pontificar, Nicolás Pimentel, un profesional premiado en su campo y con treinta años trabajando con marcas, despliega decenas de ideas accionables para aplicar en nuestros proyectos de todos los días.

Democracy has been hollowed out by capitalism. A narrow view of markets and their aims now dominates thinking about democracy itself. Citizens are ignorant of the deep principles of self-governance, having long since adopted a facile equation between democracy and voting as a consumer choice. Lisa Herzog argues that democracy is still possible, but only if democratic values get embedded in everyday experience―including economic experience. That requires new ways of thinking about markets and their goals.

As managers around the world confront and educate themselves about how climate change is affecting their businesses, A Concise Business Guide to Climate Change provides a single, short, and accessible account of the information crucial to understanding and addressing these new challenges. What causes climate change? How do countries and companies measure their climate impact? What is the role of carbon markets? How are governments responding?

على مدار سبعة عشر نزهة، تناقش الدكتورة ريبيكا كامبل بعض المفاهيم الاقتصادية وتتعمق في كيفية تطبيقها على حياتنا بالنسبة للبشر والكلاب على حد سواء. لا يحتوي هذا الكتاب على أي رسوم بيانية، أو جداول لأن مونتي لا يستطيع قراءتها وبكل تأكيد، لن تعثر هنا على تفاضل أو تكامل.

يتعامل هذا الكتاب مع طبيعة السؤال المعقد الذي يُطرح حول الماهية الحقيقية للاقتصاد. هل هو علم يغلب عليه الطابع الرياضي كالفيزياء، أم هو بحث أخلاقي وفلسفي في كيفية إدارة المجتمعات للموارد الشحيحة؟