Economics

A lot has changed in 25 years. A quarter-century after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light.

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

Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research in Invisible Women, diving into women's lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor's office, and more....

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....

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

Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve experienced in our lifetimes....

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....

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....

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....

Broken Money explores the history of money through the lens of technology. Politics can affect things temporarily and locally, but technology is what drives things forward globally and permanently....

A young entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism....

Acting as a critical pillar for those seeking to build a rock-solid financial foundation, Financial Literacy for All is a must-have book for working professionals, blue-collar workers, members of young families, and established businesspeople looking for a better, more secure future.

A timely investigation of the causes of technological and scientific stagnation, and a radical blueprint for accelerating innovation.

The New York Times bestselling author of The New Great Depression and Currency Wars predicts how AI will endanger global economic markets and security.

In this classic book, Milton Friedman provides the definitive statement of his immensely influential economic philosophy....

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....

In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways....

Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives: how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing....

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....

Fiat Ruins Everything is an analysis of the debasement of the modern world from our banking system and real estate to our educational system and art. Learn why these systems keep getting worse and why Bitcoin will make things better....

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

An absorbing, smart, and accessible blend of economic and cultural history....

Everybody has regrets, Daniel H. Pink explains in The Power of Regret. They’re a universal and healthy part of being human. And understanding how regret works can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives....

Mises wrote this book for the ages, and it remains the most spirited, thorough, and scientifically rigorous treatise on money ever to appear....

Vince Beiser explores the powerful ways the metals we need to fuel technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and rising violence—and how we can do better.

In November 2022, OpenAI released GPT-4 in a chatbot form to the public. In just two months, it claimed 100 million users—the fastest app to ever reach this benchmark. Since then, AI has become an all-consuming topic, popping up on the news, in ads, on your messenger apps, and in conversations with friends and family. But as AI becomes ubiquitous and grows at an ever-increasing pace, what does it mean for the financial markets? MoneyGPT shows that the danger is not that AI will malfunction, but that it will function exactly as intended.

Odd Arne Westad and Chen Jian chronicle how an impoverished and terrorized China experienced radical political changes in the long 1970s and how ordinary people broke free from the beliefs that had shaped their lives during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. These changes, and the unprecedented and sustained economic growth that followed, transformed China and the world.

A timely investigation of the causes of technological and scientific stagnation, and a radical blueprint for accelerating innovation. From the Moon landing to the dawning of the atomic age, the decades prior to the 1970s were characterized by the routine invention of transformative technologies at breakneck speed. By comparison, ours is an age of stagnation. Median wage growth has slowed, inequality and income concentration are on the rise, and scientific research has become increasingly expensive and incremental.

In the years immediately after the Civil War, tens of thousands of former slaves deposited millions of dollars into the Freedman's Bank. African Americans envisioned this new bank as a launching pad for economic growth and self-determination. But only nine years after it opened, their trust was betrayed and the Freedman's Bank collapsed. Fully informed by new archival findings, historian Justene Hill Edwards unearths a major turning point in American history in this comprehensive account of the Freedman's Bank and its depositors

Vince Beiser explores the Achilles’ heel of “green power” and digital technology–that manufacturing computers, cell phones, electric cars, and other technologies demand skyrocketing amounts of lithium, copper, cobalt, and other materials. Around the world, businesses and governments are scrambling for new places and new ways to get those metals, at enormous cost to people and the planet. Beiser crisscrossed the world to talk to the people involved and report on the damage this race is inflicting, the ways it could get worse, and how we can minimize the damage.

A start-up wastes a billion dollars making videos nobody wants to watch. A city rushes to build landing pads for flightless air taxi prototypes. Tech giants hire thousands of techies for fake projects to stop them working for rivals. The tech industry has a tendency to go crazy. In Siliconned, industry insider Emmanuel Maggiori decodes tech’s hysteria and explains why we all pay the price for it.

Demystify Cryptocurrency and Dive Into the World of Digital Assets with Ease! Curious about cryptocurrency but unsure where to start? Want to learn how to invest in digital assets with confidence? Longing for a straightforward guide to help you navigate this exciting new frontier of finance? Look no further! "Crypto 101" is your essential roadmap to understanding the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, crafted especially for beginners like you.

Professor Meir Statman, established thought leader in behavioral finance, explores how life well-being, the overarching aim of individuals in the third generation of behavioral finance, is underpinned by financial well-being, and how life well-being extends beyond financial well-being to family, friendship, religion, health, work, and education.

Feeling muddled by the jargon, technicalities, and market volatility surrounding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum? Essentially, you just want to make informed investment choices without losing your shirt, right? This emerging asset class can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Imagine snagging profitable opportunities, understanding the crypto sphere, and gaining control over your financial destiny – all without getting swept away by misleading information. Introducing the go-to companion for your cryptocurrency journey, packed with the essentials to get started.

Descubre cómo piensan las mejores inversores del mundo. El autor bestseller número uno del New York Times,Tony Robbins, pone fin con este libro a su trilogía sobre la libertad financiera, y lo hace con una guía práctica para desvelar el poder de las inversiones alternativas. Junto al renombrado inversor Christopher Zook, Robbins ha entrevistado a más de una docena de los mayores líderes inversores globales. Sus cuatro décadas de actividad como estratega personal y empresarial le han granjeado la confianza de muchas de las mentes financieras más brillantes y exitosas del mundo.

In "The Art of Collaboration," Anton J. Anderson and Paul Latham offer a groundbreaking approach to transforming the way financial advisors and accountants work together. Drawing from their extensive experience and real-world success stories, the authors present a compelling case for embracing collaboration as the key to thriving in today's rapidly evolving financial services landscape.

We live in a world of seemingly limitless consumer choice. Yet, as every shopper knows without thinking about it, many everyday goods—from beds to batteries to printer paper—are available in a finite number of "standard sizes." What makes these sizes "standard" is an agreement among competing firms to make or sell products with the same limited dimensions. But how did firms—often hotly competing firms—reach such collective agreements?

Explore the deadly elegance of finance's hidden powerhouse. The Money Formula takes you inside the engine room of the global economy to explore the little-understood world of quantitative finance, and show how the future of our economy rests on the backs of this all-but-impenetrable industry. This book traces the development of financial derivatives from bonds to credit default swaps, and shows how mathematical formulas went beyond pricing to expand their use to the point where they dwarfed the real economy.

Prepare to have your perspective on economics forever altered. "AGI and the Future of Economics: A Critical Examination" is not just another book about artificial intelligence—it's a revolutionary exploration of how Artificial General Intelligence will reshape the very foundations of our global economy. From the automation of labor markets to the redefinition of value creation, this groundbreaking work dives deep into the socioeconomic upheavals that AGI promises to bring. With meticulous research and thought-provoking analysis, the book challenges long-held economic theories and offers ...

Award-winning author Navi Radjou delivers an incisive and engrossing treatment of how human beings facing climate change can reconcile our built-in drive to "do more" and "be better" with our planet's finite resources. You'll discover how we can thrive within planetary boundaries while achieving sustainable growth for generations to come.

Since the end of the Second World War, the US dollar has been the global reserve currency, which has ensured American dominance of the world economy. But no longer. More than a hundred countries are developing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), digital equivalents to cash that will utterly transform how we do business at home and abroad. Urgent, clear-eyed and groundbreaking, Smart Money shows us how CBDCs are going to impact all of our futures in ways that most of us have failed to even consider.

Imagine waking up one morning to discover that the financial systems you thought were stable have suddenly shifted, leaving you searching for a way to protect your wealth. You start realizing that traditional investments may not provide the safety net you hoped for as economic indicators falter. As you navigate these tumultuous times, your attention drifts toward tangible assets, specifically precious metals, and the promise they hold for securing your financial future. In this enlightening journey, you'll uncover the unique benefits that precious metals like gold, silver, and rare metals ...

In "Deregulation: The Good and Bad of Cutting Red Tape" readers are thrust into the heart of one of the most consequential economic shifts of our time. This eye-opening exploration peels back the layers of deregulation, revealing its profound impact on industries, markets, and everyday life. From soaring airline competition to tumultuous energy markets, each chapter unravels a new facet of this complex phenomenon, challenging preconceptions and illuminating the intricate dance between freedom and oversight. Through meticulously researched case studies and expert analysis, the book navigates...

Google fue lo más genial de California desde que se inventó la patineta allí en la década de 1950, ya que tomaron un montón de páginas web desorganizadas que componían Internet y las organizaron con su algoritmo PageRank. En realidad, es una idea sencilla, pero funcionó y cambió la forma en que las personas interactúan con Internet desde 1998. Internet se mueve rápido y Google ha sido transformador en su implementación de Android, servicios en la nube y mucho más desde sus inicios, pero no son Ya no es el caballo más rápido de la carrera. El Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU....

In "State Capitalism Unveiled: From China's Model to Global Impacts," readers are thrust into the heart of a seismic shift in global economics. This groundbreaking exploration peels back the layers of an economic model that's reshaping our world, with China leading the charge. From Beijing's bustling streets to Wall Street's towering skyscrapers, state capitalism is leaving an indelible mark on how nations build wealth and wield power. Dive deep into the intricate dance between government control and market forces, where state-owned enterprises become global titans and private companies ...

Se ha ido gestando una amenaza silenciosa que incluye a China, India, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Arabia Saudita, Rusia, Brasil, Sudáfrica, Irán y Etiopía, y que ahora representa el 45% de la población mundial, el 30% de la población mundial. La masa terrestre de la Tierra y el 25% del comercio mundial. Se le conoce como BRICS+ desde 2023, pero su origen se remonta a una publicación de 2001 escrita por O'Neill, quien en ese momento era presidente de Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Un avance rápido hasta el 16 de junio de 2009, justo al final de la crisis financiera global, y los ...

Há um século era certo que uma mulher formada tinha que escolher entre ter uma carreira ou uma família. Já no século XXI, as mulheres estão se formando no nível superior em números recordes, alcançando os principais títulos de pós-graduação e os cargos mais altos em maior escala. Elas têm melhores condições para seguir carreiras de longo prazo, e um maior número delas está tendo mais filhos. Como explicar, então, o persistente hiato salarial entre homens e mulheres?

Google was the coolest thing out of California since the skateboard was invented there in the 1950s as they took a bunch of disorganized web pages that made up the Internet and organized with their PageRank algorithm. It's actually a straightforward idea, but it worked and changed how people have engaged with the Internet since 1998. The Internet moves fast, and Google has been transformative in its deployment of Android, cloud services, and much more since its inception, but they aren't the fastest horse in the race any longer. The US DOJ is right to consider breaking Google up as they ...

En este libro Máximo E. Jaramillo Molina detalla cómo la narrativa meritocrática resulta funcional para legitimar la extrema acumulación a la par de la pobreza extrema. A lo largo de siete capítulos el autor busca desmontar los distintos mitos que sostienen la narrativa meritocrática en sociedades con desigualdad extrema y creciente, como la mexicana.

Um livro indispensável para o avanço do combate à desigualdade, sem o qual qualquer projeto de futuro estará comprometido. Ano após ano, o tema da desigualdade segue no centro do debate público nacional. A desigualdade extrema traz problemas de várias ordens: submete uma grande massa de pessoas a condições degradantes, questiona os fundamentos morais da sociedade, atrapalha o crescimento econômico.