Personal Economics

From Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, to Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes, to the top economic thought leaders of today, The Economics Book is the essential audio reference for students and anyone else with an interest in how economies work. An easy-to-follow style, succinct quotations, and...

"Get it into your consciousness that you live in substance as a fish lives in water . . . Can the fish of the sea ever lack for water? Can you, having your being in the sea of God-substance, ever really lack for a sufficiency of creativity or ideas or money or opportunities in any time of need?"

When economist Angus Deaton immigrated to the United States from Britain in the early 1980s, he was awed by America’s strengths and shocked by the extraordinary gaps he witnessed between people. Economics in America explains in clear terms how the field of economics addresses the most pressing issues of our times—from poverty, retirement, and the minimum wage to the ravages of the nation’s uniquely disastrous health care system—and narrates Deaton’s own account of his experiences as a naturalized US citizen and academic economist.

An enlightening and personal daily account of the experience of the Great Depression in the midwest, full of anxieties about the economic future, with powerful echoes for today. "Compelling." —New York Times In the early 1920s, Benjamin Roth was a young lawyer fresh out of the army. He settled...

Are you happy? Does it matter? Increasingly, governments seem to think so. As the UK government conducts its first happiness survey, Alastair Campbell looks at happiness as a political as well as a personal issue; what it should mean to us, what it means to him. Taking in economic and political...

Entrepreneurial Leap, Updated and Expanded Edition is an easy-to-use guide that will help you decide if entrepreneurship is right for you—because success as an entrepreneur depends on far more than just a great idea and a generous helping of luck. In this three-part book, Gino Wickman, bestselling author of Traction, reveals the six essential traits that every entrepreneur needs in order to succeed, based on real-world startups. If these traits ring true for you, you'll get a glimpse of what your life would look like as an entrepreneur.

Economía conductual, la educación financiera y la psicología del dinero integrados Descubre cómo tus emociones y sesgos moldean tus finanzas y aprende a tomar decisiones inteligentes. Este libro revela cómo los atajos mentales que usamos a diario pueden influir negativamente en nuestras decisiones financieras. A través de ejemplos claros y estrategias prácticas, aprenderás a identificar y superar estos sesgos para transformar tus hábitos financieros y alcanzar tus metas económicas.

This little book was written to accomplish something big: economic literacy. It is intentionally kept very short to be inviting rather than intimidating. You will gain life-changing understanding of how the economy works in practically no time.

The global economy is more fragile than ever. With rising inflation, exploding national debt, failing banks, and increasing political unrest, the warning signs are clear. The next economic collapse is not a question of if — but when. Are you ready? In How to Survive Economic Collapse & The Next Great Depression, Shahzad Kayani delivers a complete survival guide for navigating financial disasters, food shortages, hyperinflation, government overreach, and civil unrest.

How much do you actually know about money and our financial system? For everything that we get taught at school, an understanding of how money works and managing finances is not one of them. Perhaps you know that you have a tendency to waste money, and you tend to use it in a negative and unhealthy way. Or, maybe, you are looking for guidance on how you can use your money more effectively. There is no shying away from the fact that this process takes patience and practice, but if done correctly, you can experience financial freedom.

A step-by-step tutorial on what the Bible teaches about wealth, as well as how and why Christians should acquire and use it to glorify God in their day-to-day lives. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Bible Economics & Personal Finance 101, and learn about Christianity.

In his 14 years as CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy not only turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result, Sir Terry is now one of the world's most admired business leaders, widely acclaimed for his drive, flair and...

Interest in psychology extends well beyond the walls of academia. Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and William James are just a few examples of the many people in psychology whose works remain, popular sellers, demonstrating an ongoing vast interest in this field. From students looking for a...

Brought to you by Penguin. The practical, no-nonsense guide to expertly managing your personal finances. From mortgages and pensions to tax codes and ISAs, money can be a mystery. But, personal finance expert and Accountant Abigail Foster is here to answer your questions and help you navigate...

Discover the ins and outs of personal finance—in a language you can actually understand—with these clear, straightforward definitions and explanations of all things finance from income and assets to credit, loans, and debt, to stocks, bonds, money markets, and more. The personal finance book...

A creative and surprising exploration of economics through the lens of the food and global cuisine―from the bestselling author of Economics. For decades, a single, free-market philosophy has dominated global economics. But this intellectual monoculture is bland and unhealthy. Ha-Joon Chang...

'Real-world application of the most important financial concepts' – Ben Carlson, author, Risk and Reward 'A collection of honest essays about the pursuit of financial freedom' – Jean Chatzky, NYT bestselling author and podcast host, HerMoney It’s time to once again pull back the curtain on...

Uncover the hidden triggers of the 2008 financial crash to build wealth protection and secure your retirement savings. Whether you are commuting to the office or anxiously navigating today’s unpredictable global markets, this high-energy guide transforms complex economic history into...

Harry S. Dent predicted our current economic crisis, and he foresees still more to come. He predicts that we are headed further towards a major depression reminiscent of Japan’s major recession more than a decade ago, from which their real estate market has yet to recover. With the current...

Personal finance is an important area of knowledge to understand, but it can also be confusing for those who are not professionally trained financial advisors. A basic understanding of personal finance terminology can empower you to make more informed and educated personal finance decisions. This practical glossary demystifies personal finance so that you can focus on what’s important - taking control of your money!