Economics
Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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Michael Lewis
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Boomerang : Travels in the New Third World
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The tsunami of cheap credit that rolled across the planet between 2002 and 2008 was more than a simple financial phenomenon: it was temptation, offering entire societies the chance to reveal aspects of their characters they could not normally afford to indulge.Icelanders wanted to stop fishing and become investment bankers. The Greeks wanted to turn their country into a pinata stuffed with cash and allow as many citizens as possible to take a whack at it. The Germans wanted to be even more German; the Irish wanted to stop being Irish.Michael Lewis's investigation of bubbles beyond our shores is so brilliantly, sadly hilarious that it leads the American reader to a comfortable complacency: oh, those foolish foreigners. But when he turns a merciless eye on California and Washington, DC, we see that the narrative is a trap baited with humor, and we understand the reckoning that awaits the greatest and greediest of debtor nations.
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Thomas Frank
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What's the Matter with Kansas?
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"What's the Matter with Kansas?" is a must-read for anyone trying to understand the current state of American politics. Through the lens of Kansas, Thomas Frank delves into the reasons behind the shift towards conservatism and why so many Americans vote against their own economic and social interests. With wit and acuity, Frank provides a fascinating and thought-provoking analysis of the current political climate.
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Felix Staeritz, Sven Jungmann |
Lid
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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. Collins, Jim Collins |
Harperbusiness
Good to Great : Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't
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If you're aiming to elevate your company, "Good to Great" is a treasure trove of insights. Jim Collins doesn’t just offer abstract theories; instead, he delves into practical case studies that demonstrate the crucial shifts from average to outstanding. This book could reframe your approach to leadership and strategy, making it invaluable for aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs looking for that competitive edge.
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Robert T. Kiyosaki, Donald J. Trump |
Plata
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Why We Want You to be Rich
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En Queremos que seas rico , dos exitosos empresarios, Donald Trump y Rober T. Kiyosaki, brindan consejos para todo aquel que acaba de comenzar su propia empresa y quiere triunfar. De Robert T. Kiyosaki, autor de los bestsellers: Padre Rico, Padre Pobre , el libro #1 de finanzas personales de The New York Times por más de seis años; Niño rico, niño listo , Segunda oportunidad , entre otros . Donald Trump y Robert T. Kiyosaki se unen para decirle a los emprendedores cómo ser exitosos. No es necesario tener dinero para resolver los problemas financieros, éstos sólo se solucionan con una educación financiera adecuada. Es imprescindible que las personas adquieran conciencia sobre su futuro económico y no esperen que dependa de sus gobiernos, sus empleadores o sus familias. En este libro, dos exitosos empresarios y educadores hacen mancuerna para abordar este desafío y ofrecer respuestas contundentes y claras a las preguntas que todo emprendedor se formula antes y después de iniciar una empresa: cómo volverse rico; cómo invertir para ganar; cuáles son las ventajas de los inversionistas que los ahorradores no poseen y cómo elegir el campo de inversión apropiado.
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Dave Ramsey
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Thomas
Nelson
The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition : A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
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This book is for anyone who is ready to transform their relationship with money and take control of their finances. Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover offers practical, no-nonsense advice that has already helped millions of people. With step-by-step guidance, it provides a proven plan to pay off debt, break bad money habits, and secure a healthy financial future. It cuts through the noise of get-rich-quick schemes and offers realistic principles for long-term financial success. If you're tired of false promises and want a financial reset, this book is a must-read.
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James C. Scott
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Yale
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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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Tony Wagner
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Basic
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The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need and What We Can Do About It
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This book is an eye-opener to the outdated education system in even the best schools and how it does not teach the skillset that is required to thrive in the 21st century. Tony Wagner proposes new models for schools that enhance students' problem-solving and communication abilities. Highly recommended for educators and parents who want to ensure their children are prepared for the future.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Random
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The Bed of Procrustes : Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
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The Bed of Procrustes is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the Game.By the author of the modern classic The Black Swan , this collection of aphorisms and meditations expresses his major ideas in ways you least expect.The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from Greek mythology: the story of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection by either stretching them or cutting their limbs. It represents Taleb’s view of modern civilization’s hubristic side effects—modifying humans to satisfy technology, blaming reality for not fitting economic models, inventing diseases to sell drugs, defining intelligence as what can be tested in a classroom, and convincing people that employment is not slavery.Playful and irreverent, these aphorisms will surprise you by exposing self-delusions you have been living with but never recognized.With a rare combination of pointed wit and potent wisdom, Taleb plows through human illusions, contrasting the classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition against the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness.“Taleb’s crystalline nuggets of thought stand alone like esoteric poems.”— Financial Times
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Frank Partnoy
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Publicaffairs
Wait: The Art and Science of Delay
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of delayed decision-making. As our world continues to move at an increasingly fast pace, Frank Partnoy provides a refreshing perspective on why taking your time in making choices can lead to better outcomes. He combines scientific studies and real-life examples to show how even the smallest delays can have a profound impact on our lives. Whether you're a procrastinator or someone who feels the pressure to make quick decisions, "Wait" will challenge your thinking and empower you to take control of your time.
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Clayton M. Christensen
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Harperbusiness
The Innovator's Dilemma - The Revolutionary National Bestseller That Changed The Way We Do Business
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Examines how companies can create a balance between marketing cutting-edge technology and anticipating customer demand.
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Dana Mackenzie, Judea Pearl |
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The Book of Why : The New Science of Cause and Effect
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The Book of Why is an exceptional read for anyone interested in the study of causality and how it shapes our understanding of the world. With Judea Pearl's expert guidance, readers can delve into the intricacies of complex systems and explore the underlying mechanisms that drive cause and effect. By blending cutting-edge science with easy-to-understand explanations, Pearl's work helps readers gain a fresh perspective on how we comprehend the world around us and how we can leverage that understanding to build a better future.
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A.S. Skinner, R.H. Campbell, Adam Smith |
Liberty
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An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations
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First published in 1776, the year in which the American Revolution officially began, Smith’s
Wealth of Nations
sparked a revolution of its own. In it Smith analyzes the major elements of political economy, from market pricing and the division of labor to monetary, tax, trade, and other government policies that affect economic behavior. Throughout he offers seminal arguments for free trade, free markets, and limited government.Criticizing mercantilists who sought to use the state to increase their nations’ supply of precious metals, Smith points out that a nation’s wealth should be measured by the well-being of its people. Prosperity in turn requires voluntary exchange of goods in a peaceful, well-ordered market. How to establish and maintain such markets? For Smith the answer lay in man’s social instincts, which government may encourage by upholding social standards of decency, honesty, and virtue, but which government undermines when it unduly interferes with the intrinsically private functions of production and exchange.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Little
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Little
Brown
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That Used To Be Us : What Went Wrong with America - and How It Can Come Back
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the current issues facing American politics and society. With its insightful analysis and practical solutions, it offers a way forward for those who are committed to renewing the promise of America. Friedman and Mandelbaum argue that the US has lost its way and is failing to meet the challenges of the modern world - from globalization to the internet to energy consumption. But they also offer a hopeful vision for the future, one in which Americans rediscover their sense of purpose and take bold action to shape their destiny. This book is a wake-up call, a call to arms, and a roadmap for the future.
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Clayton M. Christensen
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Harperbusiness
The Innovator's Dilemma : The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business
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“Absolutely brilliant. Clayton Christensen provides an insightful analysis of changing technology and its importance to a company’s future success.”—Michael R. Bloomberg “This book ought to chill any executive who feels bulletproof —and inspire entrepreneurs aiming their guns.”— Forbes The Innovator’s Dilemma is the revolutionary business book that has forever changed corporate America. Based on a truly radical idea—that great companies can fail precisely because they do everything right—this Wall Street Journal, Business Week and New York Times Business bestseller is one of the most provocative and important business books ever written. Entrepreneurs, managers, and CEOs ignore its wisdom and its warnings at their great peril.
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Diane Coyle
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Princeton
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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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Kishore Mahbubani
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Publicaffairs
Has China Won? : The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy
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The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun. A major trade war has broken out. American and Chinese naval vessels are having close encounters in the South China Sea. American congressmen and businessmen are cheering their government's public attacks on China. China is standing firm and resolute. Who will win this contest? What is at stake? And who will judge the winner?In this book, Kishore Mahbubani evaluates the two sides, and shows how China has been thinking on a global scale, launching ambitious initiatives under some of the world's most pragmatic and competent leaders. Most critically, the Chinese people have regained their cultural confidence. Chinese society is now infused with innovation and dynamism. Meanwhile, America has seen the power of its economic model badly damaged by the 2008 financial crisis. To many it is no longer the indispensable nation but an awkward interloper.The global rise of China and the relative strategic decline of the US presents a political challenge that the US has never faced before. American policymakers must shake off their complacency and launch a major strategic reboot of both domestic and foreign policies that have weakened the nation's social foundations and global standing. Otherwise, the start-up nation, barely two hundred and fifty years old, with only a quarter of China's population, cannot expect to defeat the world's oldest continuous civilization. With his trademark candor, Mahbubani delivers impartial and incisive insights on the strategic stakes and mistakes in this new great game.
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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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Barbara Freese
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University
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Industrial-Strength Denial : Eight Stories of Corporations Defending the Indefensible, from the Slave Trade to Climate Change
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This book is recommended for those who want to understand how corporations prioritize profits over people and the environment, leading to denial and harmful consequences. The book delves into eight campaigns of denial, which are recounted in an epic tour showcasing group dynamics of delusion and deception. The author, an environmental attorney, combines deeply researched insight from her cross-examination of coal industry witnesses and psychological research to reveal how corporations create tribalism, power, conflict, anonymity, social norms, market ideology, and money.
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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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Michael Lewis
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W.
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The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine
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"The Big Short" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the 2008 financial crisis. Michael Lewis creates a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish with his signature blend of humor and indignation. The book's unique feature is its ability to make complex financial jargon accessible to everyone. It is perfect for those who enjoy true stories about finance and economics, or for anyone who wants to understand the underbelly of the American financial system. It's highly recommended for students of business, economics, and finance, as well as anyone interested in modern history and politics.
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Evan Osnos
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Age of Ambition : Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China
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Age of Ambition is a must-read for those interested in the ongoing social and political transformations in modern-day China. Evan Osnos' account of everyday Chinese people's pursuit of wealth and freedom of expression is a moving narrative that provides insights into the immense cultural, economic, and political changes that the country has witnessed in recent years.
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Parag Khanna
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W&n
The Future Is Asian : Global Order in the Twenty-first Century
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In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized.The “Asian Century” is even bigger than you think. Far greater than just China, the new Asian system taking shape is a multi-civilizational order spanning Saudi Arabia to Japan, Russia to Australia, Turkey to Indonesia—linking five billion people through trade, finance, infrastructure, and diplomatic networks that together represent 40 percent of global GDP. China has taken a lead in building the new Silk Roads across Asia, but it will not lead it alone. Rather, Asia is rapidly returning to the centuries-old patterns of commerce, conflict, and cultural exchange that thrived long before European colonialism and American dominance. Asians will determine their own future—and as they collectively assert their interests around the world, they will determine ours as well.There is no more important region of the world for us to better understand than Asia – and thus we cannot afford to keep getting Asia so wrong. Asia’s complexity has led to common misdiagnoses: Western thinking on Asia conflates the entire region with China, predicts imminent World War III around every corner, and regularly forecasts debt-driven collapse for the region’s major economies. But in reality, the region is experiencing a confident new wave of growth led by younger societies from India to the Philippines, nationalist leaders have put aside territorial disputes in favor of integration, and today’s infrastructure investments are the platform for the next generation of digital innovation.If the nineteenth century featured the Europeanization of the world, and the twentieth century its Americanization, then the twenty-first century is the time of Asianization. From investment portfolios and trade wars to Hollywood movies and university admissions, no aspect of life is immune from Asianization. With America’s tech sector dependent on Asian talent and politicians praising Asia’s glittering cities and efficient governments, Asia is permanently in our nation’s consciousness. We know this will be the Asian century. Now we finally have an accurate picture of what it will look like.
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Ian Morris
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Why The West Rules - For Now : The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future
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There are two broad schools of thought on why the West rules. Proponents of 'Long-Term Lock-In' theories such as Jared Diamond suggest that from time immemorial, some critical factor - geography, climate, or culture perhaps - made East and West unalterably different, and determined that the industrial revolution would happen in the West and push it further ahead of the East. But the East led the West between 500 and 1600, so this development can't have been inevitable; and so proponents of 'Short-Term Accident' theories argue that Western rule was a temporary aberration that is now coming to an end, with Japan, China, and India resuming their rightful places on the world stage. However, as the West led for 9,000 of the previous 10,000 years, it wasn't just a temporary aberration. So, if we want to know why the West rules, we need a whole new theory. Ian Morris, boldly entering the turf of Jared Diamond and Niall Ferguson, provides the broader approach that is necessary, combining the textual historian's focus on context, the anthropological archaeologist's awareness of the deep past, and the social scientist's comparative methods to make sense of the past, present and future - in a way no one has ever done before.
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Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer |
Wiley
The Bogleheads' Guide To Investing
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The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing is a slightly irreverent, straightforward guide to investing for everyone. The book offers sound, practical advice, no matter what your age or net worth. Bottomline, become a Boglehead and prosper! Originally just the chat-line ruminations of Boglehead founder Taylor Larimore, and Morningstar forum leading cohorts Mel Lindauer and Michael LeBoeuf, their trusted advice has been brewed and distilled into an easy-to-use, need-to-know, no frills guide to building up your own financial well-being – so you can worry less and profit more from the investments you make. Invest like a Boglehead, and let their grassroots investment wisdom guide you down the path of long-term wealth creation and happiness, without all the worries and fuss of stock pickers and day traders. If you face a financial crisis or problem, or simply want to know what is prudent to do with the money you save, the Bogleheads will have the answers you need to help you gain your financial footing and keep it.
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Dave Ramsey
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Viking
Financial Peace Revisited - New Chapters On Marriage, Singles, Kids And Families
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Financial Peace Revisited is an ideal book for those struggling to manage their finances. The book offers tactics and practices to help readers get out of debt, invest responsibly, and make sound financial decisions through the principle of contentment. The author, Dave Ramsey, provides practical methods and personal anecdotes that can revolutionize one's relationship with money. Readers will find this book straightforward, informative, and motivational towards achieving financial freedom and establishing a new family dynamic.
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Francis Fukuyama
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The Origins of Political Order : From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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This book would be a good read for someone who wants to understand the historical and political origins of current political affairs. Fukuyama provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of political order, drawing from different disciplines such as economics, anthropology and geography. His insightful perspectives on the evolution of human societies and politics, make the book an essential guide for anyone interested in political science and history.
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Klaus Schwab
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Currency
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
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"The Fourth Industrial Revolution" is a must-read for those interested in understanding the profound impacts of emerging technologies. Klaus Schwab deftly outlines the groundbreaking technological advancements that will shape the future, ranging from supercomputers to biosynthetic materials, and how they will affect industries, economies, and societies. With bold ideas on how to harness these changes, Schwab offers a unique perspective on how we can strive towards a more ethical and better future.
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Gerard Sasges, Ng Shi Wen |
National
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Hard at Work : Life in Singapore
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This book can be a good read for those who are curious about the diverse range of jobs and experiences of workers in Singapore. It offers unique perspectives and insights into the lives of more than fifty workers, from funeral directors to academic ghostwriters, providing readers with a glimpse into Singapore's working population. The book's most distinctive feature is its ability to humanize and put faces to various jobs that are often invisible or taken for granted. Overall, Hard at Work is a fascinating and eye-opening read for anyone interested in understanding the diverse and complex nature of work in modern-day Singapore.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Penguin
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Skin in the Game : Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one’s own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of life. As always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths. Among his insights: • For social justice, focus on symmetry and risk sharing. You cannot make profits and transfer the risks to others, as bankers and large corporations do. You cannot get rich without owning your own risk and paying for your own losses. Forcing skin in the game corrects this asymmetry better than thousands of laws and regulations. • Ethical rules aren’t universal. You’re part of a group larger than you, but it’s still smaller than humanity in general. • Minorities, not majorities, run the world. The world is not run by consensus but by stubborn minorities imposing their tastes and ethics on others. • You can be an intellectual yet still be an idiot. “Educated philistines” have been wrong on everything from Stalinism to Iraq to low-carb diets. • Beware of complicated solutions (that someone was paid to find). A simple barbell can build muscle better than expensive new machines. • True religion is commitment, not just faith. How much you believe in something is manifested only by what you’re willing to risk for it.The phrase “skin in the game” is one we have often heard but rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it’s also an astonishingly rich worldview that, as Taleb shows in this book, applies to all aspects of our lives. As Taleb says, “The symmetry of skin in the game is a simple rule that’s necessary for fairness and justice, and the ultimate BS-buster,” and “Never trust anyone who doesn’t have skin in the game. Without it, fools and crooks will benefit, and their mistakes will never come back to haunt them.”
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Peter D. Schiff
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Wiley
How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes
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How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes uses illustration, humor, and accessible storytelling to explain complex topics of economic growth and monetary systems. In it, economic expert and bestselling author of Crash Proof, Peter Schiff teams up with his brother Andrew to apply their signature "take no prisoners" logic to expose the glaring fallacies that have become so ingrained in our country’s economic conversation.Inspired by How an Economy Grows and Why It Doesn’t—a previously published book by the Schiffs’ father Irwin, a widely published economist and activist—How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes incorporates the spirit of the original while tackling the latest economic issues.With wit and humor, the Schiffs explain the roots of economic growth, the uses of capital, the destructive nature of consumer credit, the source of inflation, the importance of trade, savings, and risk, and many other topical principles of economics.The tales told here may appear simple of the surface, but they will leave you with a powerful understanding of How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes.
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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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Malcolm Gladwell
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.
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Robert T. Kiyosaki
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Perseus
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Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant : Guide to Financial Freedom
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This book is excellent reading and is inspirational for a person who doesn't realize the difference between a employee and a rich man or woman. How it relates to a career as an employee or a self employed person versus a business and investment person. How this CashFlow Quadrant affects our lives, past and future.
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Daniel J. Levitin
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Dutton
Weaponized Lies : How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era
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It's raining fringe theories, fake news, and pseudo-facts. These lies are getting repeated. New York Times bestselling author Daniel Levitin shows how to disarm these socially devastating inventions and get the American mind back on track. Here are the fundamental lessons in critical thinking (previously published as A Field Guide to Lies) that we need to know and share now. Investigating numerical misinformation, Daniel Levitin shows how mishandled statistics and graphs can give a grossly distorted perspective and lead us to terrible decisions. Wordy arguments on the other hand can easily be persuasive as they drift away from the facts in an appealing yet misguided way. The steps we can take to better evaluate news, advertisements, and reports are clearly detailed. Ultimately, Levitin turns to what underlies our ability to determine if something is true or false: the scientific method. He grapples with the limits of what we can and cannot know. Case studies are offered to demonstrate the applications of logical thinking to quite varied settings, spanning courtroom testimony, medical decision making, magic, modern physics, and conspiracy theories. This urgently needed book enables us to avoid the extremes of passive gullibility and cynical rejection. As Levitin attests: Truth matters. A post-truth era is an era of willful irrationality, reversing all the great advances humankind has made. Euphemisms like "fringe theories," "extreme views," "alt truth," and even "fake news" can literally be dangerous. Let's call lies what they are and catch those making them in the act.
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Arthur Naiman, Noam Chomsky, David Barsamian |
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How the World Works
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How the World Works is a great read for individuals interested in geopolitical issues and understanding the world we live in. Noam Chomsky provides a unique perspective on US foreign policy, global inequality, manufacturing dissent, and the coming eco-disaster. Chomsky's writing is detailed yet clear, making it easy for readers of all levels to gain insight into these important issues.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Little
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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Learn what sets high achievers apart -- from Bill Gates to the Beatles -- in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different?His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.
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Ted Mann, Thomas Gryta |
Mariner
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Lights Out - Pride, Delusion, And The Fall Of General Electric
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Lights Out is a must-read for those interested in the inner workings and culture of a major corporation. Gryta and Mann tell the gripping story of GE's rapid decline, shedding light on the personalities, mistakes, and company culture that ultimately led to its downfall. Readers will gain a newfound appreciation for the importance of sound leadership and organizational behavior in a successful business.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Little,
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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Learn what sets high achievers apart — from Bill Gates to the Beatles — in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"—the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different?His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.
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Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Robert C. Tucker |
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The Marx-Engels Reader is a must-read for anyone interested in Marxist thought and ideology. This anthology contains the most essential writings of Marx and Engels that provide a detailed understanding of historical materialism, the labor theory of value, and socialism. The book is a great resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in political theory.
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Burton G. Malkiel
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W.
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Norton
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A Random Walk Down Wall Street : The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
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Using the dot-com crash as an object lesson in how not to manage your portfolio, here is the best-selling, gimmick-free, irreverent, vastly informative guide to navigating the turbulence of the market and managing investments with confidence.A Random Walk Down Wall Street is well established as a staple of the business shelf, the first book any investor should read before taking the plunge and starting a portfolio. With its life-cycle guide to investing, it matches the needs of investors at any age bracket. Burton G. Malkiel shows how to analyze the potential returns, not only for stocks and bonds but also for the full range of investment opportunities, from money market accounts and real estate investment trusts to insurance, home ownership, and tangible assets like gold and collectibles.Whether you want to verse yourself in the ways of the market before talking to a broker or follow Malkiel's easy steps to managing your own portfolio, this book remains the best investing guide money can buy.
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James C. Collins, Jim Collins |
Jimcollins
How the Mighty Fall : And Why Some Companies Never Give in
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- This book is a must-read for business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to understand the key factors that lead to the downfall of successful companies. Jim Collins meticulously analyzes the stages of decline, providing invaluable insights and strategies for detecting and reversing decline. By learning from the mistakes and successes of others, readers can greatly reduce the risk of their own organizations falling into irrelevance or death. It's an eye-opening exploration of the fragility of even the mightiest companies and the potential for resurrection.
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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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Stephen A. Schwarzman
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Simon
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What It Takes : Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence
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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to achieve their full potential and make a significant impact. Stephen Schwarzman, the co-founder of Blackstone, shares his personal journey and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. From building thriving organizations to philanthropy and diplomacy, Schwarzman provides practical strategies and insights on ambition, risk-taking, and relentless pursuit of excellence. This empowering and informative guide will inspire and equip you to achieve your goals and create a life of consequence.
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Tim Wu
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Vintage
The Attention Merchants : The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how attention has become the most sought after commodity in today's world. It traces the history of attention merchants, from printed newspapers to radio, television, and digital media, and details the techniques used to capture and sell human attention. Wu's vivid storytelling and incisive commentary make this book an eye-opening read that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.
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Jason Barron
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Portfolio
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The Visual MBA : A Quick Guide to Everything You'll Learn in Two Years of Business School
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The Visual MBA is a must-read for anyone interested in the fundamentals of business. Jason Barron has expertly condensed an entire two-year MBA program into a concise and easy-to-read guide. The book’s colorful illustrations and straightforward language make even the most complex subjects approachable. With sections on marketing, finance, accounting, and strategy, The Visual MBA is an essential tool for anyone looking to expand their business knowledge and succeed in their career.
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David A. Moss
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Harvard
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A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics, Second Edition : What Managers, Executives, and Students Need to Know
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Understanding the Ground Rules for the Global EconomyIn this revised and updated edition of A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics, David A. Moss draws on his years of teaching at Harvard Business School to explain important macro concepts using clear and engaging language.This guidebook covers the essentials of macroeconomics and examines, in a simple and intuitive way, the core ideas of output, money, and expectations. Early chapters leave you with an understanding of everything from fiscal policy and central banking to business cycles and international trade. Later chapters provide a brief monetary history of the United States as well as the basics of macroeconomic accounting. You’ll learn why countries trade, why exchange rates move, and what makes an economy grow.Moss’s detailed examples will arm you with a clear picture of how the economy works and how key variables impact business and will equip you to anticipate and respond to major macroeconomic events, such as a sudden depreciation of the real exchange rate or a steep hike in the federal funds rate.Read this book from start to finish for a complete overview of macroeconomics, or use it as a reference when you’re confronted with specific challenges, like the need to make sense of monetary policy or to read a balance of payments statement. Either way, you’ll come away with a broad understanding of the subject and its key pieces, and you’ll be empowered to make smarter business decisions.
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Peter Weill, Stephanie Woerner |
Harvard
Business
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What's Your Digital Business Model? : Six Questions to Help You Build the Next-Generation Enterprise
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Digital transformation is not about technology--it's about change. In the rapidly changing digital economy, you can't succeed by merely tweaking management practices that led to past success. And yet, while many leaders and managers recognize the threat from digital--and the potential opportunity--they lack a common language and compelling framework to help them assess it and guide them in responding. They don't know how to think about their digital business model. In this concise, practical book, MIT digital research leaders Peter Weill and Stephanie Woerner provide a powerful yet straightforward framework that has been field-tested globally with dozens of senior management teams. Based on years of study at the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), the authors find that digitization is moving companies' business models on two from value chains to digital ecosystems, and from a fuzzy understanding of the needs of end customers to a sharper one. Looking at these dimensions in combination results in four distinct business models, each with different capabilities. The book then sets out six driving questions, in separate chapters, that help managers and executives clarify where they are currently in an increasingly digital business landscape and highlight what's needed to move toward a higher-value digital business model. Filled with straightforward self-assessments, motivating examples, and sharp financial analyses of where profits are made, this smart book will help you tackle the threats, leverage the opportunities, and create winning digital strategies.
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Shoshana Zuboff
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Profile
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism : The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power: Barack Obama's Books of 2019
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff dives deep into the unprecedented form of power called "surveillance capitalism" and how corporations are using it to control us. Zuboff explores the impact of this new form of capitalism on society, politics, business, and technology, and how it can deepen inequality and stoke divisions while enriching the few and impoverishing the many. This book can be a great read for those interested in understanding and protecting themselves from surveillance capitalism.
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