Economics

From John Maynard Keynes's foremost biographer, an illuminating look at how the economist's ethical approach can be used to address today's pressing problems John Maynard Keynes (1883–1946) was arguably the most important economist of the twentieth century; his ideas have fundamentally altered...

In Great American Investments, legendary investor Charles D. Ellis reveals the fascinating stories behind the decisions that shaped America. From the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to Land Grant Colleges that democratized education, Ellis explores how bold investments in...

A practical and hopeful guide for anyone who wants a route map to a fairer, greener future. Second edition with a new preface. We are living in a social, political, economic and environmental emergency. The status quo is profoundly unstable; change is inevitable. Now is the time to get together to build a far healthier and more balanced world.

“A lively and compelling account . . . The cumulative effect is impressive. . . . Ahamed tells his story with an easy fluency and a high velocity.” —The New York Times Book Review “Superb . . . Ahamed thrillingly brings back to life a boom not unlike today's . . . In the process, he...

Why are some countries rich, and some poor? Does this status persist throughout time, and if so, why? How can a country escape poverty? In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen explores the interplay of geography, globalization, technological change, economic policy, and institutions, to...

Экономист Стивен Левитт и журналист Стивен Дабнер рассекречивают тайные механизмы экономики, связывая их с человеческой психологией. Организованная преступность, торговля крэком, сайты знакомств, ку-клукс-клан, аборты, инновации в работе полиции и огрехи системы образования—все в нашей жизни может быть рассмотрено через призму экономики. И это нередко интереснее крутого детектива!

We are often told to focus on things that are within our control. But for Black executives in corporate America, it is the only way to survive. As Barron Witherspoon, Sr. learned, getting ahead as a Black executive meant possessing a higher tolerance for hardship than his white peers. Intrigued by this reality and its prevalence in the modern workplace, Witherspoon shares his real-life experiences working within a corporate environment to help aspiring Black leaders navigate their career trajectory and longevity.

A leading social critic identifies our least-discussed major crisis, and sets out to solve it. As Americans debate President Biden’s infirmities and President Trump’s erratic behavior, we’ve neglected the bigger problem before us: a massive transfer of power and wealth to the oldest among...

The U.S. liberal democratic capitalist system has fallen short of its pronouncements. This is evident in the notable challenges faced by the middle class, whose economic and social conditions have deteriorated, leading to discontent, apathy, and a decline in public trust in the country’s key institutions.

Vlindereconomie onderzoek hoe ons economische gedrag vergelijkbaar is met een rups die onophoudelijk consumeert. Een transformatie van groei naar duurzame ontwikkeling, geïnspireerd door natuur en Afrikaanse filosofie.

The definitive and “captivating” (Marty Baron, author of Collision of Power) story of San Francisco’s meteoric transformation into a global capital of technology, and how the same creative and political forces that gave rise to its boom nearly engineered its collapse. At the dawn of the...

A New York Times Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026 "I have found few books lately as immediately compelling as Barragán's, and as a reader, I could not put it down . . . The Yahoo Boys is a tour-de-force." —Jon Lee Anderson "[Carlos] Barragán's writing is as personal as it is...

The Cellular Grid: How Distributed Energy Will Power AI, Data Centers, and the Next Industrial Era by Donald Williams confronts a quiet but defining constraint of our time: the world’s hunger for electricity is outpacing the systems built to supply it. In this sharply reasoned and forward-looking work, Williams traces the fault lines in today’s centralized power grids, systems designed for a different century, now straining under the weight of artificial intelligence, hyperscale data centers, and electrified industry. What emerges is not a story of collapse, but of transformation.

America is a nation built on opportunity, resilience, and the belief that every individual, regardless of background, can aspire to greatness. For those who arrive in this country seeking a better life, the United States offers not just economic possibilities but a sense of belonging, dignity, and hope. When someone becomes extraordinarily successful in America, especially reaching the heights of billionaire status, that success is rarely achieved alone. It is shaped by the freedoms, infrastructures, and societal values that the nation provides.

Every object you use carries a hidden history. A simple phone, a piece of clothing, a cup of coffee, or a basic household item is not as simple as it appears. Behind each product lies a vast and complex global system of extraction, production, transportation, and human effort. "The Secret Life of Global Goods" reveals these invisible journeys and shows how everyday items are connected to a world that stretches far beyond what we usually see.

Après avoir écouté ce Petit Manuel d'économie impertinente , vous n'écouterez plus les débats économiques dans les médias de la même façon ! Vous ne comprenez pas le jargon économique que vous entendez à la télévision ? Vous avez le sentiment qu'il y a quelque chose qui cloche au royaume de la mondialisation ? Un livre audio clair et vivifiant, qui vous explique comment l'économie fonctionne vraiment, par Gilles Raveaud. Gilles Raveaud raconte l'économie autrement : de façon limpide, accessible, sans jargon.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is the official OpenStax Principles of Economics 3e audiobook, produced by Audileo, a valued OpenStax Technology Partner. Principles of Economics 3e covers the scope and sequence of most introductory economics courses. The third edition takes a...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Science has never been about compliance, but about query. Why is something the way that it is? Why does it behave a certain way? And if you understand the logic, how do you apply it to what you are actually trying to achieve? Economics governs every...

The digital economy is often described as fast-moving, complex, and constantly evolving. Yet beneath this surface of rapid change lies a clear structure shaped by data, networks, platforms, and human behavior. "The Logic of the Digital Economy" uncovers this structure and explains how value is created, distributed, and amplified in a world where information moves faster than traditional systems can adapt.

In today's organisational landscape and wider society, two critical challenges loom large: the erosion of trust and the imperative to adapt our current work approaches to address the evolving needs of organisations and communities facing heightened complexity and uncertainty. Recent research underscores a shift in focus from the conventional pillars of judgment and dependability towards relational trust as the linchpin of effective relationships.

In October 1972, a seven-year-old boy in Nebraska sat on red shag carpeting in front of a wood-grain television console and absorbed the full commercial curriculum of Saturday morning. He did not know he was being trained. That is the central finding of this book. Selling Saturday Morning reconstructs the twelve-year period between 1968 and 1980 in which American broadcast television built, contested, and politically ratified a commercial pedagogy of childhood.

Un alegato provocador contra el mito de los grandes Estados Durante décadas se ha dado por sentado que los Estados grandes son más eficientes, más seguros y más prósperos. El profesor Miguel Anxo Bastos cuestiona ese consenso y propone una tesis provocadora: muchas de las disfunciones...

What if law and order didn't require government at all? Private Law, Private Order: Justice and Security Without Government Interference challenges one of society's most deeply held assumptions: that only the state can provide justice, security, and social stability. This concise yet rigorous book shows how private institutions—built on property rights, voluntary exchange, and competition—can not only replace government systems, but often outperform them.

El neoliberalismo se ha convertido en un componente clave de la retórica gubernamental en México desde finales de 2018 A partir de entonces, se ha enfatizado la necesidad de erradicar el enfoque neoliberal al que supuestamente se había apegado la política económica del país desde...

Writer and actor Wallace Shawn's probing, honest, and self-critical take on civilization and its discontents.