Global Finance

Financial journalist Nicholas Shaxson first made his reputation studying the “resource curse,” seeing first-hand the disastrous economic and societal effects of the discovery of oil in Angola. He then gained prominence as an expert on tax havens, revealing the dark corners of that world long before the scandals of the Panama and Paradise Papers.

Understand the greatest books in Economics with the latest volume in the bestselling 50 Classics series. From Karl Marx to Naomi Klein, from The Wealth of Nations to Piketty's Capital, here are the 50 most important titles on finance and world economy distilled. 50 Economics Classics considers...

Brought to you by Penguin. A world-leading economist guides us through the ruins of the current world order: where do we go next? Global neoliberalism is on its last legs, while a new international economic order is taking hold. Trade blocs, tariff wars, economic sanctions, and national...

Who Finances the World? explores the hidden architecture of global finance. From central banks and sovereign debt to capital flows and international institutions, this book explains how money moves through the global economy and why financial markets matter. Written for investors, students, and curious readers, it provides a practical framework for understanding the forces that shape the modern financial system.

Transform the way you think about money, work, and freedom. In Multiple Streams of Income, author Douglass Knapp delivers a powerful blueprint for building lasting wealth in an unpredictable economy. This audiobook goes beyond motivational advice and "get rich quick" promises to reveal a structured system for creating diversified income streams, automating cash flow, and protecting your financial future.

What if you could travel forever while radically advancing your career? College. Graduation. Work a nine-to-five job, save up and retire on a pension. This isn’t the correct path for everyone. Nor should it be. Global Career: How to Work Anywhere and Travel Forever is an audiobook for your backpack, a step-by-step blueprint to travel the world, build a successful career others wish they had, and build a life that most people only dream of.

Bestselling author Bethany McLean reveals the true story of fracking's impact -- on Wall Street, the economy and geopolitics. The technology of fracking in shale rock -- particularly in the Permian Basin in Texas -- has transformed America into the world's top producer of both oil and natural...

The global finance system can be regulated to prevent massive credit fraud, tame capitalism, confront the sovereign debt crisis, and move towards investing in the real economy and full employment. "Obamanomics" and American reinvention can lead to a sustained economic recovery but only together with major domestic, European, and global monetary reforms in cooperation with emerging nations.  

Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and acting ethically are all accepted business aims, but their meaning and implementation in a global context is far less clear-cut. Global Business Ethics cuts through the confusion to provide a coherent basis for ethical decision-making within the complications of the international business landscape.

The reputation of the financial industry could hardly be worse than it is today in the painful aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. New York Times best-selling economist Robert Shiller is no apologist for the sins of finance - he is probably the only person to have predicted both the stock market bubble of 2000 and the real estate bubble that led up to the subprime mortgage meltdown. But in this important and timely book, Shiller argues that, rather than condemning finance, we need to reclaim it for the common good.

Bloomsbury presents The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer by Ken Costa, read by Justin Avoth. ‘A thought-provoking read.’ -- Financial Times 'Everybody in finance and wealth management should read this book – as soon as possible.' -- Alec Marsh, Spear's Magazine An insider's look into...

From ancient empires to modern megacorporations, Global Wealth, Local Impact reveals how the unseen machinery of global value chains drives wealth, power, and influence - and why mastering them is today's ultimate leadership advantage.

The news is full of accounts of the rise and fall of economies around the world, but you may not know how these changes can affect your life. 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy takes the basics of global economics and breaks them into 10 straightforward chapters. From the organizations involved and trade imbalances to global risk and foreign investment, Dr. Michael Taillard describes the world markets in terms that you can recognize. You'll also learn how these matters affect the United States and your own financial future.

Build a freer global life without creating tax confusion behind the scenes. For digital nomads, remote founders, freelancers, consultants, creators, and location-independent professionals, earning from anywhere can feel exciting, but it can also create serious questions. Where are you actually a tax resident? How many days can you stay in one country? Does forming an LLC or offshore company really help? What records should you keep if an audit ever happens?

Secrecy World is the inspiration for the Major Motion Picture The Laundromat from Director Steven Soderbergh, Starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, and Antonio Banderas A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist takes us inside the world revealed by the Panama Papers, a landscape of illicit...

In today's complex capital markets, where a single misstep can trigger activist campaigns or erase billions in market value, one corporate function has quietly transformed from back-office support to boardroom essential: Investor Relations. Drawing on insights from over 1,000 IROs and market leaders worldwide, this landmark study, backed by global IR associations across five continents, presents the first comprehensive examination of how IR has revolutionized itself into a strategic leadership function.

Global trade is of vital interest to citizens as well as policymakers, yet it is widely misunderstood. This compact exposition of the market forces underlying international commerce addresses both of these concerned groups, as well as the needs of students and scholars. Although it contains no equations, it is almost mathematical in its elegance, precision, and power of expression. Understanding Global Trade provides a thorough explanation of what shapes the international organization of production and distribution and the resulting trade flows.

As a self-proclaimed futurist and economic thinker, Khafra sees a world bordering on economic calamity but also understands that our world has the technological genius to create the conditions for a massive transformation after a period of purgatory. The central thesis of this book is to examine the power and massive influence of Boom and Bust Cycles on a global scale; a parallel mission is to also examine elements, technologies and systems that will give rise to a new era during our next recovery phase.

Let’s face it. No real estate market ever stays the same. The market goes up and down. Anyone can make money in an up market. The trick it to make money on a down market. This book will show you how to not just survive, but thrive in both!

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