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The ways that statisticians and governments measure the economy were developed in the 1940s, when the urgent economic problems were entirely different from those of today. In The Measure of Progress, Diane Coyle argues that the framework underpinning today's economic statistics is so outdated that it functions as a distorting lens, or even a set of blinkers. When policymakers rely on such an antiquated conceptual tool, how can they measure, understand, and respond with any precision to what is happening in today's digital economy?

Dalle antiche carestie ai moderni disastri climatici, esplora come l'umanità ha dominato l'incertezza e il rischio. Questo saggio narrativo trasforma concetti economici complessi in un viaggio storico accessibile e avvincente, perfetto per stimolare la mente e arricchire di conoscenza i tuoi...

The award-winning and Sunday Times-bestselling author of Material World tells the story of how one of humanity's greatest innovations took over the world. INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The story of trade is the story of humanity. From the copper in Mesopotamian ploughs to the silicon atoms...

In the midst of one of the most serious financial upheavals since the Great Depression, George Soros, the legendary financier and philanthropist, writes about the origins of the crisis and proposes a set of policies that should be adopted to confront it.

Every generation has looked up from the Earth and wondered at the beauty of the moon. 50 years ago, a few Americans became the first to do the reverse - with the whole world watching through their eyes. In this short but wide-ranging book, Oliver Morton explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with the moon. A counterpoint in the sky, it has shaped our understanding of the Earth from Galileo to Apollo. Its gentle light has spoken of love and loneliness; its battered surface of death and the cosmic.

Wall Street is an unending source of legend - and nightmares. It is a universal symbol of both the highest aspirations of economic prosperity and the basest impulses of greed and deception. Charles R. Geisst's Wall Street is at once a chronicle of the street itself - from the days when the wall was merely a defensive barricade built by Peter Stuyvesant - and an engaging economic history of the United States, a tale of profits and losses, enterprising spirits, and key figures that transformed America into the most powerful economy in the world.

En 1929 el mundo observó conmocionado cómo el mercado alcista de Wall Street se desplomaba y desataba una crisis que transformaría a una generación. Con un acceso inigualable a documentos históricos y otros recién descubiertos, Sorkin nos lleva al caos de aquel año, tras las bambalinas de la batalla librada entre Nueva York y Washington, de la mano de las fascinantes personalidades de los protagonistas del desastre. Los altibajos del crack del 29 reflejan de un modo inquietante el mundo actual, donde se disparan los mercados y las tensiones políticas.

Here is an important book for turbulent times, an accessible and engaging economic history of the world, by the world trade editor of the Financial Times.

Witty, knowledgeable, and fluent, False Economy tells extraordinary stories of economic triumph and disaster, explaining how some countries went wrong while others went right, and why it’s so difficult to change course once you’re on the path to ruin.

In responding to the financial crash of 2008, both the Bush administration and the Obama administration have relied on prescriptions developed by John Maynard Keynes, the most important economist since Marx. But should we be relying on Keynes? What did Keynes actually say? Did he make his case? Hunter Lewis concludes that he did not. If Keynes was wrong then so are the economic policies of virtually all world governments today.

Uncover the epic rise and fall of ancient West Africa’s most powerful civilization, a legendary empire forged in gold. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this immersive historical narrative transports you directly to the unforgiving Sahara and vibrant Sahelian...

Kann eine mächtige Nation wie die USA pleite gehen? Bedrohen hohe Schulden weltweit unser kollektives Wohlergehen? Ray Dalio, New-York-Times-Bestsellerautor und einer der größten Investoren unserer Zeit, erläutert die Gründe für seine Befürchtungen und liefert eine Blaupause, um die...

Branko Milanovic is best known as one of the world's leading experts on global inequality. But he is also an unusually wide-ranging and penetrating commentator on subjects across economics and beyond, in politics, history, and culture. This book brings together his most searching, provocative, and entertaining articles of recent years, providing an abundance of vital insights into the evolution and dynamics of the world under capitalism.

The financial crisis that crested in 2008 destroyed the credibility of the economic thinking that had guided policymakers for a generation. But what will take its place? In How the Economy Works, one of our leading economists provides a jargon-free exploration of the current crisis, offering a powerful argument for how economics must change to get us out of it. Roger E. A. Farmer traces the swings between classical and Keynesian economics since the early 20th century, gracefully explaining the elements of both theories.

Uncover the financial history of how a modest riverside town became the secretive engine driving global capitalism. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive narrative traces a path from medieval guild houses to the highly regulated trading floors of modern Europe. Witness the quiet rise...

In this Very Short Introduction, Philip N. Jefferson explores how the answers to these questions lie in the social, political, economic, educational, and technological processes that impact all of us throughout our lives. The degree of vulnerability is all that differentiates us. He shows how a person's level of vulnerability to adverse changes in their life is very much dependent on the circumstances of their birth, including where their family lived, whether it was peacetime or wartime, whether they had access to clean water, and whether they are male or female.

Uncover the gripping economic history of market crashes and speculative bubbles that repeatedly shatter global wealth. Whether you are seeking an enlightening listen for your morning commute or looking to decode chaotic financial headlines, this dramatic narrative brings four centuries of booms...

Explore the harrowing global history of human commodification and the fierce resistance that defied imperial enslavement. Whether you are seeking an immersive educational commute or a gripping deep dive into our past, this narrative offers a profound journey. Witness the collision of complex...

Witness an epic era of Asian history where technological innovation and economic revolution forged a vibrant new empire. Perfect to absorb during your daily commute or an evening of deep learning, this fascinating narrative reveals a civilization rising from the wreckage of a shattered realm...

Uncover engaging Latin American history where centuries of conquest and relentless revolution forged a vibrant nation. Whether you need a thought-provoking companion for your morning commute or simply desire a deep dive into world history, this sweeping narrative captures the dramatic...

Uncover the ancient economic revolution that birthed modern money in this immersive history of an Iron Age superpower. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating journey transports you to the rugged Anatolian mountains where ambitious merchants and legendary kings forged a radical culture...