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David Harvey
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Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism
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"What I am seeking here is a better understanding of the contradictions of capital, not of capitalism. I want to know how the economic engine of capitalism works the way it does, and why it might stutter and stall and sometimes appear to be on the verge of collapse. I also want to show whythis economic engine should be replaced, and with what." --from the Introduction To modern Western society, capitalism is the air we breathe, and most people rarely think to question it, for good or for ill. But knowing what makes capitalism work--and what makes it fail--is crucial to understanding its long-term health, and the vast implications for the global economy that go along with it. In Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism, the eminent scholar David Harvey, author of A Brief History of Neoliberalism, examines the internal contradictions within the flow of capital that have precipitated recent crises. He contends that while the contradictions have made capitalism flexible and resilient, they also contain the seeds of systemic catastrophe. Many of the contradictions are manageable, but some are fatal: the stress on endless compound growth, the necessity to exploit nature to its limits, and tendency toward universal alienation. Capitalism has always managed to extend the outer limits through "spatial fixes," expanding the geography of the system to cover nations and people formerly outside of its range. Whether it can continue to expand is an open question, but Harvey thinks it unlikely in the medium term future: the limits cannot extend much further, and the recent financial crisis is a harbinger of this. David Harvey has long been recognized as one of the world's most acute critical analysts of the global capitalist system and the injustices that flow from it. In this book, he returns to the foundations of all of his work, dissecting and interrogating the fundamental illogic of our economic system, as well as giving us a look at how human societies are likely to evolve in a post-capitalist world.
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Felix Staeritz, Sven Jungmann |
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FightBack NOW : Leveraging your assets to shape the new normal
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This second book in the FightBack collection responds to the what could the new normal look like?Drawing on their own experience and the expertise of more than 100 business and government leaders, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs, Felix Staeritz and Sven Jungmann show you how you can use the assets within your organisation to create new digital businesses, seize new growth, and create a more resilient society.The aim of the book is to empower leaders from all sectors and industries to take a more active role in shaping the future of our societies. As entrepreneurs, Staeritz and Jungmann, believe that business leaders and organizations have an obligation to act beyond ‘innovation theatre’ and act with a sense of urgency not just to cope with this situation, but to recreate the world so we come out of this stronger and more inventive.FightBack NOW takes a critical look at the current challenges humanity faces and illustrates how we can meet them with our current and upcoming technologies. The book combines insights from entrepreneurial and corporate viewpoints to demonstrate a proven framework for efficient early-stage venture building using corporate assets.Throughout the book, you will find inspirational case studies from renowned firms who reinvent(ed) themselves through Corporate Venture Building as well as insightful views from government leaders and entrepreneurs. With battle-tested lessons learned from successes and failures in the field, you'll learn what works—and what you should avoid.FightBack NOW is a timely and necessary book, challenging leaders and organizations to consider the new realities and the urgent problems which ultimately impact the future of every person and business. However, it is not just a to help leaders act on the mission of shape a healthier planet and a more resilient society, the exclusive eponymous community ( ) has been created.
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James C. Scott
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Yale
University
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Seeing Like a State : How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed
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This book provides a fascinating analysis of how state-led planning can lead to disastrous consequences. It highlights the importance of local knowledge and bottom-up approaches to problem-solving, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the limitations of top-down planning. With a clear and accessible writing style, Seeing Like a State offers an insightful critique of government-led initiatives and their impact on society and the environment.
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Diane Coyle
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Princeton
University
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GDP : A Brief but Affectionate History
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Why did the size of the U.S. economy increase by 3 percent on one day in mid-2013--or Ghana's balloon by 60 percent overnight in 2010? Why did the U.K. financial industry show its fastest expansion ever at the end of 2008--just as the world's financial system went into meltdown? And why was Greece's chief statistician charged with treason in 2013 for apparently doing nothing more than trying to accurately report the size of his country's economy? The answers to all these questions lie in the way we define and measure national economies around the world: Gross Domestic Product. This entertaining and informative book tells the story of GDP, making sense of a statistic that appears constantly in the news, business, and politics, and that seems to rule our lives--but that hardly anyone actually understands.Diane Coyle traces the history of this artificial, abstract, complex, but exceedingly important statistic from its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century precursors through its invention in the 1940s and its postwar golden age, and then through the Great Crash up to today. The reader learns why this standard measure of the size of a country's economy was invented, how it has changed over the decades, and what its strengths and weaknesses are. The book explains why even small changes in GDP can decide elections, influence major political decisions, and determine whether countries can keep borrowing or be thrown into recession. The book ends by making the case that GDP was a good measure for the twentieth century but is increasingly inappropriate for a twenty-first-century economy driven by innovation, services, and intangible goods.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Dubner Stephen J Levitt Steven D |
Penguin
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When to Rob a Bank : A Rogue Economist's Guide to the World
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This is the ultimate guide to the world of the Freak. Renegade thinkers and bestselling sensations Levitt and Dubner have carefully curated the very best of their blogs, conversations, wisecracks and advice from the last decade to reveal the outlandish truth about everything from lying to bankrobbing, fast food to sex taxes.'We are all Freakonomists now' Washington Post'A phenomenon ... their approach has won them a cult following' Observer'Lie back and let Levitt and Dubner's bouncy prose style carry you along from one peculiarity to the next' Sunday Telegraph'You are guaranteed a good time' Financial Times
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Richard Reeves author of President Kennedy: Profile of Power
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Brookings
Institution
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Dream Hoarders - How The American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else In The Dust, Why That Is A Problem, And What To Do About It
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America is becoming a class-based society .It is now conventional wisdom to focus on the wealth of the top 1 percent—especially the top 0.01 percent—and how the ultra-rich are concentrating income and prosperity while incomes for most other Americans are stagnant. But the most important, consequential, and widening gap in American society is between the upper middle class and everyone else.Reeves defines the upper middle class as those whose incomes are in the top 20 percent of American society. Income is not the only way to measure a society, but in a market economy it is crucial because access to money generally determines who gets the best quality education, housing, health care, and other necessary goods and services.As Reeves shows, the growing separation between the upper middle class and everyone else can be seen in family structure, neighborhoods, attitudes, and lifestyle. Those at the top of the income ladder are becoming more effective at passing on their status to their children, reducing overall social mobility. The result is not just an economic divide but a fracturing of American society along class lines. Upper-middle-class children become upper-middle-class adults.These trends matter because the separation and perpetuation of the upper middle class corrode prospects for more progressive approaches to policy. Various forms of “opportunity hoarding” among the upper middle class make it harder for others to rise up to the top rung. Examples include zoning laws and schooling, occupational licensing, college application procedures, and the allocation of internships. Upper-middle-class opportunity hoarding, Reeves argues, results in a less competitive economy as well as a less open society.Inequality is inevitable and can even be good, within limits. But Reeves argues that society can take effective action to reduce opportunity hoarding and thus promote broader opportunity. This fascinating book shows how American society has become the very class-defined society that earlier Americans rebelled against—and what can be done to restore a more equitable society.
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Dan Ariely
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Harpercollins
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The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty : How We Lie to Everyone - Especially Ourselves
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Fascinating and provocative, Ariely's The Truth About Dishonesty is an insightful and brilliantly researched take on cheating, deception and willpower. Internationally bestselling author Ariely pulls no punches when it comes to home truths.
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David Pilling
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Bloomsbury
The Growth Delusion: The Wealth and Well-Being of Nations
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A provocative critique of the pieties and fallacies of our obsession with economic growthWe live in a society in which a priesthood of economists, wielding impenetrable mathematical formulas, sets the framework for public debate. Ultimately, it is economists who set the agenda for how much we can spend on our schools, highways, and defense; who decide how much unemployment is acceptable and whether it is right to print money or bail out profligate banks.The backlash we are currently witnessing suggests that people are turning against the economists and their faulty representation of our lives. Despite decades of steady economic growth, many citizens feel more pessimistic than ever, and are voting for candidates who voice undisguised contempt for the technocratic elite. For too long, economics has relied on a language which fails to resonate with people's lived experience, and we are now living with the consequences.In this powerful, incisive book, David Pilling dives into the biases and failings of our obsession with economic growth, and explores the alternatives to GDP, from measures of wealth, equality, and sustainability to measures of subjective wellbeing. Authoritative, provocative, and eye-opening, The Growth Delusion offers witty and unexpected insights into how our society can respond to the needs of real people instead of pursuing growth at any cost.
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Diane Coyle
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Princeton
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GDP : A Brief but Affectionate History - Revised and expanded Edition
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This book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in understanding how the global economy works. Diane Coyle expertly explains the history and evolution of GDP, the standard measure of a country's economy, and its impact on political decisions and financial markets. The book also challenges the appropriateness of GDP as a measure for the modern economy driven by innovation, services, and intangible goods. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to decode the news and politics behind GDP.
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Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner |
Penguin
Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Freakonomics challenges conventional thinking with unconventional data analysis, uncovering surprising truths about society's hidden side. Recommended for those seeking a fresh perspective on the world.
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You Yenn Teo
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Ethos
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This Is What Inequality Looks Like (New Edition)
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This book delves into the societal issues of poverty and inequality in a Singaporean context. It provides insight into the structural conditions and experiences of low-income individuals, offering perspectives that will encourage readers to examine their own preconceptions and biases. Teo You Yenn skillfully combines empathy, analysis, and theoretical rigor to shine a light on the lives of those often overlooked. A must-read for those seeking to gain a better understanding of the complexities of social inequality.
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Dan Ariely
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Harper
Predictably Irrational : The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
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Predictably Irrational is an engaging and thought-provoking read that sheds light on why we make irrational decisions. Ariely provides practical applications for the insights gained from the illuminating experiments he conducted. The book is a great choice for readers interested in behavioral economics, psychology, or anyone looking to improve their decision-making skills in personal or professional settings.
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Ori Brafman, Rom Brafman |
Virgin
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Sway : The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behaviour
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Why are we more likely to fall in love when we feel in danger? Why would an experienced pilot disregard his training and the rules of the aviation industry, leading to the deadliest airline crash in history? Why do we find it near-impossible to re-evaluate our first impressions of a person or situation, even when the evidence shows we were wrong? Discover the answers in Sway . We all believe we are rational beings, yet the truth is that we're much more prone to irrational behaviour than we realise or like to admit. In this compelling book, Ori and Rom Brafman reveal why. Looking at irrational behaviour in fields as diverse as medicine, archaeology and the legal system, they chart the psychological undercurrents that influence even our most basic decisions. In doing so they draw on the latest research in social psychology and behavioural economics to reveal the irresistible forces that sway us all. Sway is a fascinating insight into the way we all behave and will change the way you view the world.
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Kenneth E. Boulding
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Three Faces of Power
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Broadly defining power as the ability to get what we want, this volume - new in paper - identifies three major types of power: threat power, which is particularly important in political life; economic power, which derives from the power to produce and exchange goods and depends on the changing distribution of property ownership; and integrative power, which rests on relationships such as love, legitimacy, respect, affection, community and identity. Boulding argues that threat power should not be seen as fundamental since it is not effective unless reinforced by economic and integrative power.
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George Magnus
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Yale
University
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Red Flags : Why Xi's China Is in Jeopardy
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This book could be a good read for someone interested in understanding the complexities of China's economic growth and the potential risks it faces. George Magnus provides an in-depth analysis of the key challenges including debt, middle income, the Renminbi, and an aging population, and examines how these factors could hinder China's continued rise. Not only does he explore economic issues, but Magnus also delves into the political direction of President Xi Jinping and its compatibility with China's economic aspirations. With thorough research and a critical perspective, this book offers valuable insights into the potential conflicts over trade, China's relationship with Trump, and its Belt and Road initiative in Eurasia.
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Barry Schwartz
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Harper
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The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less
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In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401K, everyday decisions have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz explains how a culture that thrives on the availability of constantly evolving options can also foster profound dissatisfaction and self-blame in individuals, which can lead to a paralysis in decision making and, in some cases, depression. With the latest studies on how we make choices in our personal and professional lives, Schwartz offers practical advice on how to focus on the right choices, and how to derive greater satisfaction from choices that we do make.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
Penguin
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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- This book is a captivating exploration of unconventional economic insights that will challenge your preconceived notions. From global cooling to the economics of suicide bombers, Freakonomics authors, Levitt and Dubner, delve into a fascinating array of topics that will leave you questioning the world around you. With its mind-blowing revelations and page-turning storytelling, Superfreakonomics is the perfect read for those who crave a dose of intellectual stimulation and enjoy thinking outside the box.
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You Yenn Teo
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January
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This Is What Inequality Looks Like (Second Edition)
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This book—an ethnography of inequality—addresses these questions. Formed by a series of essays, they are written to be read individually, but have been arranged to be read as a totality and in sequence. Each aims to accomplish two things: first, to introduce a key aspect of the experience of being low-income in contemporary Singapore. Second, to illustrate how people’s experiences are linked to structural conditions of inequality.
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Daron Acemoğlu, James A. Robinson |
Crown
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Why Nations Fail : The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
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If you're intrigued by the monumental question of what makes countries thrive or dive, "Why Nations Fail" could prove to be an enlightening read. Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson weave an accessible narrative brimming with historical cases, arguing that a nation's fortunes hinge on its political and economic institutions. It's a rigorous yet digestible analysis that prompts reflection on global inequality, and it may very well shift your perspective on how countries can foster prosperity for their citizens.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
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Penguin
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A History of Economics : The Past as the Present
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A book explaining the history of economics; including the powerful and vested interests which moulded the theories to their financial advantage; as a means of understanding modern economics.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
Harpercollins
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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Superfreakonomics could be a good read for curious minds who are fascinated by unconventional and thought-provoking ideas. With its revolutionary research and original studies, this book challenges our existing beliefs and offers fresh insights into how the world functions. From exploring the surprising link between climate change and prostitution to proposing unconventional solutions for suicide bombers, Superfreakonomics stimulates critical thinking and invites readers to question commonly accepted norms. Whether you're interested in economics or simply enjoy exploring unconventional topics, this book is bound to expand your perspective and ignite stimulating conversations.
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Michael J. Sandel
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Penguin
The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?
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This book could be a good read for someone who is questioning the fairness of our society and seeking a deeper understanding of the consequences of meritocracy. Michael J. Sandel challenges the prevailing belief in individual success and invites us to consider the role of luck in shaping our lives. With empathy and insight, he explores the impact of inequality and offers an alternative approach to thinking about success that is more inclusive and focused on the common good. A thought-provoking read that will make you question your own assumptions and reflect on the values we hold as a society.
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Guy Standing
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Tauris
The Precariat : The New Dangerous Class SPECIAL COVID-19 EDITION
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This book presents the new Precariat - the rapidly growing number of people facing lives of insecurity, on zero hours contracts, moving in and out of jobs that give little meaning to their lives. The delivery driver who brings your packages, the uber driver who gets you to work, the security guard at the mall, the carer looking after our elderly...these are The Precariat.Guy Standing investigates this new and growing group, finding a frustrated and angry new underclass who are often ignored by politicians and economists. The rise of zero hours contracts, encouraged by fat cat corporations as risk-free employment, and by silicon valley as a way of outsourcing costs and responsibility, has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. At the same time, in its experience of lockdown, the western world is realizing the true value of these nurses, carers and key workers.The answer? The return of income security and meaningful work - the principles 20th century capitalism was built on. By making the fears and desires of the Precariat central to economic thinking, Standing shows how concepts like Basic Income are not just desirable but inevitable, and plots the way to a better future.
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Steven Rendall, Jean Tirole |
Princeton
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Economics for the Common Good
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of economics in improving our world. Tirole's clear and accessible writing style helps readers understand complex economic concepts and their application in the real world. The book's most distinctive feature is Tirole's emphasis on the need for economists to prioritize the common good rather than individual gain. This message is especially urgent in the midst of global issues such as climate change and economic inequality.
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Dan Ariely
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Harper
The Honest Truth About Dishonesty
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This book dives deep into why we sometimes skirt the edges of truth, explaining that the causes of dishonesty are often more complex than simple immorality. It's an insightful read for anyone fascinated by psychology and human behavior, offering a scientific yet accessible understanding of why we lie. By understanding our weaknesses, the book implicitly suggests ways to foster honesty in ourselves and our society.
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Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Anthony Giddens |
Routledge
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
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Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism , first published in 1904, remains to this day a powerful and fascinating read. Weber's highly accessible style is just one of many reasons for his continuing popularity. The book contends that the Protestant ethic made possible and encouraged the development of capitalism in the West. Widely considered as the most informed work ever written on the social effects of advanced capitalism, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism holds its own as one of the most significant books of the twentieth century. The book is one of those rare works of scholarship which no informed citizen can afford to ignore.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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What the Dog Saw : And Other Adventures
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What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. Now, in What the Dog Saw, he brings together, for the first time, the best of his writing from The New Yorker over the same period. Here you'll find the bittersweet tale of the inventor of the birth control pill, and the dazzling creations of pasta sauce pioneer Howard Moscowitz. Gladwell sits with Ron Popeil, the king of the American kitchen, as he sells rotisserie ovens, and divines the secrets of Cesar Millan, the "dog whisperer" who can calm savage animals with the touch of his hand. He explores intelligence tests and ethnic profiling and why it was that employers in Silicon Valley once tripped over themselves to hire the same college graduate.
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Barry Schwartz
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Harper
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The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less
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This book is a great read for individuals who struggle with making decisions. It highlights the problems that arise when faced with an abundance of choices and how this can impact our well-being. The author offers practical steps to simplify our decision-making process and ultimately live a more satisfying life. Users who have found themselves overwhelmed with choices and struggling with decision-making have found this book to be a helpful tool.
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Daniel Markovits
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Penguin
The Meritocracy Trap
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The Meritocracy Trap is a thought-provoking wake-up call that challenges the notion of meritocracy as a virtuous system and discusses its role in perpetuating economic inequality and social division. This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the impact of meritocracy on society and is sure to provoke a fascinating debate on the meaning of true equality and fairness.
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Tim Harford
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The Undercover Economist
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“The Undercover Economist” is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how the economy works. Tim Harford uses real-world scenarios to explain economic principles in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. His unique perspective on economics is refreshing and thought-provoking.
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Émile Durkheim, George Simpson |
Digireads.com
The Division of Labor in Society
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Émile Durkheim is often referred to as the father of sociology. Along with Karl Marx and Max Weber he was a principal architect of modern social science and whose contribution helped established it as an academic discipline. "The Division of Labor in Society", published in 1893, was his first major contribution to the field and arguably one his most important. In this work Durkheim discusses the construction of social order in modern societies, which he argues arises out of two essential forms of solidarity, mechanical and organic. Durkheim further examines how this social order has changed over time from more primitive societies to advanced industrial ones. Unlike Marx, Durkheim does not argue that class conflict is inherent to the modern Capitalistic society. The division of labor is an essential component to the practice of the modern capitalistic system due to the increased economic efficiency that can arise out of specialization; however Durkheim acknowledges that increased specialization does not serve all interests equally well. This important and foundational work is a must read for all students of sociology and economic philosophy.
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Steven D. Levitt
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Allen
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Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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This book is a captivating sequel to the international bestseller, Freakonomics. With their unique style and wit, the authors delve into controversial subjects like terrorism, charity, and prostitution. Prepare to be amazed as Superfreakonomics uncovers hidden truths and transforms the way you see the world. It's a thought-provoking read that will challenge your perspectives and leave you wanting more.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
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Freakonomics - A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Which is moe dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool?What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?Why do drug dealers still live with their mums?How much do parents really matter?
These may not sound like a typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life -- from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing -- and whose conclusions regularly turn conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book:
Freakonomics.
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Nicole Aschoff
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Verso
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The New Prophets of Capital
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As severe environmental degradation, breathtaking inequality, and increasing alienation push capitalism against its own contradictions, mythmaking has become as central to sustaining our economy as profitmaking. Enter the new prophets of capital: Sheryl Sandberg touting the capitalist work ethic as the antidote to gender inequality; John Mackey promising that free markets will heal the planet; Oprah Winfrey urging us to find solutions to poverty and alienation within ourselves; and Bill and Melinda Gates offering the generosity of the 1 percent as the answer to a persistent, systemic inequality. The new prophets of capital buttress an exploitative system, even as the cracks grow more visible.
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Anthony Giddens, Max Weber, Talcott Parsons |
Routledge
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
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This book is ideal for those interested in sociology, religion, and economics. Max Weber's analysis of the Protestant work ethic and its impact on the rise of capitalism remains a classic and thought-provoking read. Through thorough research and analysis, Weber provides a unique perspective on the connections between religion, culture, and economic systems. Readers will appreciate Weber's clear writing style and powerful sociological insights.
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Jared Diamond
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Penguin
Upheaval : How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change
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"Upheaval" is an informative book that explores how nations cope with crises. Jared Diamond uses real-world examples such as six different modern nations to analyze and understand how they have survived defining catastrophes. The book is filled with valuable lessons for individuals and nations that need to cope with crises. Diamond's personal touch to the book makes it an engaging read that is both informative and inspirational.
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Mohamed El-Erian
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Yale
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Press
The Only Game in Town: Central Banks, Instability, and Avoiding the Next Collapse
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As someone interested in the global economic landscape, you'll find "The Only Game in Town" to be a crucial read. Mohamed El-Erian offers an expert breakdown of our financial system's challenges and the pivotal role central banks play. His insights could help you grasp why we can't rely solely on these institutions for economic stability, and what coordinated actions could lead us back to prosperity. It's a blend of sophisticated analysis and practical wisdom on navigating the future's economic uncertainties.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Making Globalization Work
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"Making Globalization Work" by Joseph E. Stiglitz could be a great read for individuals interested in understanding the challenges faced by the world in globalization. The book offers inventive solutions to problems such as international fiscal instability, worldwide pollution, and the indebtedness of developing countries. The author also argues for the reform of global financial institutions, trade agreements, and intellectual property laws to make them better suited to respond to the growing gap between the richest and poorest countries. This trenchant and intellectually powerful book is an invaluable step towards a better global community.
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Kenneth Paul Tan
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Routledge
Governing Global-City Singapore - Plausible Futures After Lee Kuan Yew
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This book provides a detailed analysis of how governance in Singapore has evolved since independence to become what it is today, and what its prospects might be in a post-Lee Kuan Yew future. Firstly, it discusses the question of political leadership, electoral dominance and legislative monopoly in Singapore’s one-party dominant system and the system’s durability. Secondly, it tracks developments in Singapore’s public administration, critically analysing the formation and transformation of meritocracy and pragmatism, two key components of the state ideology. Thirdly, it discusses developments within civil society, focusing in particular on issues related to patriarchy and feminism, hetero-normativity and gay activism, immigration and migrant worker exploitation, and the contest over history and national narratives in academia, the media and the arts. Fourthly, it discusses the PAP government’s efforts to connect with the public, including its national public engagement exercises that can be interpreted as a subtler approach to social and political control. In increasingly complex conditions, the state struggles to maintain its hegemony while securing a pre-eminent position in the global economic order. Tan demonstrates how trends in these four areas converge in ways that signal plausible futures for a post-LKY Singapore.
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Kathryn Strother Ratcliff
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Polity
The Social Determinants Of Health - Looking Upstream
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact social determinants have on health. Kathryn Strother Ratcliff expertly synthesizes information from different disciplines to show how social factors such as poverty, pollution, and political decisions lead to significant health disparities. Her focus on social justice and human rights lenses provides valuable insights for activists, policymakers, and professionals in fields related to health.
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Farrokh Langdana, W. Cox |
Springer
Macroeconomic Policy - Demystifying Monetary And Fiscal Policy
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This book is perfect for those who want to understand the complex world of macroeconomics, and its impact on key economic variables such as inflation, unemployment, interest rates and income. The author uses a practical and real-world-based approach that helps to demystify the linkages between monetary and fiscal policies. It's an excellent read for anyone looking for a comprehensive yet simplified guide to macroeconomic policy.
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Introduction to Econometrics provides students with a simple mathematics notation and step-by step explanations of mathematical proofs to facilitate a thorough understanding of the subject. Extensive exercises throughout encourage students to apply the techniques, thus gaining confidence in what they have learnt. A complete teaching and learning package, this text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre featuring resources for lectures and students such as a student guide, PowerPoint slides, instructors manual, additional exercises, and links to cross-section and time series data sets. To reflect the student-friendly approach, the text design has been made even easier for students to learn from and the text is now in two colour. There is also a new chapter on Panel Data.
Author: Christopher Dougherty
Format: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number of Pages: 480
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 30 Mar 2007
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Allen
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Globalization and Its Discontents
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This book would be a good read for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on globalization. Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, offers a compelling argument that challenges the traditional narrative. Through his expertise and authority, he sheds light on the mishandling of globalization by the West and the importance of listening to anti-globalization protestors. Prepare to be enlightened and rethink your views on global politics.
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Mark Fenton-O'Creevy, Emma Soane, Nigel Nicholson |
Oxford
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Traders - Risks, Decisions, And Management In Financial Markets
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Recommendation: This book is great for anyone interested in the inner workings of the financial world. It gives an inside look at trader behavior, management, and the cultures and theories behind the institutions they inhabit. The book is well-written and informative, making it a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of financial markets.
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Jonathan Woetzel, James Manyika, Richard Dobbs |
Publicaffairs,u.s.
No Ordinary Disruption : The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends
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No Ordinary Disruption could be a good read for business executives who want to stay ahead of the game and understand how to reset their intuition and assumptions in light of the new disruptive forces in the global economy. The book provides a depth of analysis and offers surprising insights into the four forces, including the rise of emerging markets and the accelerating impact of technology on market competition. The book warns of potential risks and challenges that individuals and companies may face as a result of these forces colliding. If you want to understand the new facts of business life, No Ordinary Disruption is a must-read.
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Brian J. Gibson, Robert A. Novack, John J. Coyle |
Cengage
Learning
Transportation : A Global Supply Chain Perspective
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Recommended for logistics professionals seeking successful transportation strategies. This book covers all aspects of transportation, including cost structure, challenges, and environmental concerns. It offers a valuable framework and foundation for understanding the role of transportation in global supply chains. The author also emphasizes global topics throughout the book and provides up-to-date coverage of hard and soft technology.
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Rodolfo C. Severino
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Ishak
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ASEAN
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Since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been an increasingly large part of the life of Southeast Asia, although most people in the region know very little about it. ASEAN has helped bring peace and stability to the region. It has successfully engaged the world's major powers, in East Asia and beyond. ASEAN has taken steps to integrate the regional economy as an important means of cooperatively improving the region's competitiveness, attracting investments, generating jobs, raising incomes, and lowering costs and prices. ASEAN has also formed networks for dealing with regional problems like communicable diseases, environmental degradation, and transnational crime. An essential part of the Southeast Asia Background Series, this book seeks to shed some light on what ASEAN is all about.
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Richard Florida
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Basic
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The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited
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"The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the connection between creativity, geography and economic growth. Through a mix of storytelling and cutting-edge research, Richard Florida explains how the rise of the Creative Class is changing our values, personal relationships, and even our sense of time. This book is especially recommended for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to understand how creativity can impact their companies and cities.
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Frederic S. Mishkin
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Princeton
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The Next Great Globalization : How Disadvantaged Nations Can Harness Their Financial Systems to Get Rich
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of financial globalization in developing nations. Mishkin presents a hopeful vision of the potential benefits of financial globalization, while also providing a clear-eyed assessment of the potential risks and challenges. Through historical examples, he demonstrates how effective management of financial globalization can create opportunities for growth and prosperity, and suggests concrete policies for achieving these goals. Overall, this book offers a nuanced and persuasive argument for the importance of financial globalization in today's global economy.
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Bronisław Malinowski, James George Frazer |
Benediction
Classics
Argonauts of the Western Pacific; an Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea.
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"Argonauts of the Western Pacific" is widely regarded as a masterpiece of anthropology. Through it Malinowski became one of the best-known anthropologists in the world in the 1920's. Malinowski's reading of "The Golden Bough" introduced him to anthropology, so it is fitting that this edition is prefaced by Sir James George Frazer. COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED: contains the full text of "Argonauts of the Western Pacific" including preface, illustrations and index.
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