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Il 1° gennaio 1958 nasce la Comunità economica europea, primo fondamentale passo verso l'Europa unita. Già nei primi anni '60 gli scambi commerciali fra paesi comunitari aumentano del 30% e nel periodo 1958-1970 raddoppiano percentualmente rispetto a quelli del commercio mondiale nel suo complesso. Le misure di liberalizzazione via via adottate hanno portato a una consistente espansione del commercio intracomunitario, che è giunto a toccare circa il 60% di tutti gli scambi della Comunità.

Tra gli economisti c'è chi pensa che il mercato sia in grado di risolvere tutti i problemi, ma tra la gente comune, i politici, gli intellettuali sono molti quelli che lo guardano con sospetto. In realtà il mercato è un meccanismo potente e insieme delicato che per funzionare bene e generare benessere e sviluppo ha bisogno di regole e istituzioni. Questo volume ne descrive e spiega il funzionamento a partire da esempi concreti della vita quotidiana per poi arricchire il quadro fino ad affrontare aspetti del commercio internazionale o problemi che vanno "oltre il mercato".

American economic policy ranks as something between bad and disgraceful. As leading economist Alan S. Blinder argues, a crucial cultural divide separates economic and political civilizations. Economists and politicians often talk - and act - at cross purposes: politicians typically seek economists' "advice" only to support preconceived notions, not to learn what economists actually know or believe. Politicians naturally worry about keeping constituents happy and winning elections. Some are devoted to an ideology.

The economic crisis has placed the business cycle back in the spotlight, but as individual investors and financial professionals start the arduous task of portfolio building and rebuilding, the greatest danger they face is relying too much on the past for guidance when the future may look very different. No one can say for certain what our economic future will look like. What investors can do is prepare.

The economy isn’t just for the economists to debate on. All of us are affected by its ups and downs—global recession, rise in interest rates, or hike in food prices. But do we understand the principles at work and how and why they really affect us? Day to Day Economics is an...

A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke was originally published in Latin in 1689. It was Locke's response to the problem of religion and government; he proposed religious toleration as the answer. For Locke, the only way a church gains genuine converts is through persuasion, not violence. Arguing that the government should not involve itself in spiritual matters, he offers three main reasons.

Mensen gebruiken wereldwijd meer dan 160 verschillende munteenheden, elk met hun eigen monopolie binnen de landsgrenzen. De meeste verliezen echter snel aan waarde en zijn buiten hun eigen gebied nauwelijks bruikbaar. Geboren worden in het 'verkeerde' land kan sparen daardoor onnodig moeilijk maken. In Geldnood kijken we naar de geschiedenis van geld door de bris van technologische vooruitgang. Politiek speelt lokaal en tijdelijk een rol, maar uiteindelijk is het technologie die structurele, wereldwijde veranderingen aanjaagt.

Is humanity ready to give up knowledge to machines?

In Consequences: The Rise of a Fractured World Order, William Priest, David Roche, and Alex Michailoff deliver an engaging, timely, and insightful analysis of identifying the sources and challenges facing liberal democracies and their ability to confront autocracies and autocratic behavior. The authors identify and address structural flaws present in both democracies and autocracies.

Dieser Band versammelt einige der klügsten und engagiertesten Köpfe aus den gesellschaftlichen Bereichen, über die sie schreiben. Jeder Beitrag zeichnet nach, welche Spuren die neoliberale Spielart des Kapitalismus dort hinterlassen hat, aber auch die Stellschrauben, die uns zur Verfügung stehen, um mit dieser Logik zu brechen.

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a firehose of information (much of it wrong) and an avalanche of opinions (many of them ill-founded). Most of us are so distracted by the everyday awfulness that we don't see the broader issues in play. In this book, economist Joshua Gans steps back from the short-term chaos to take a clear and systematic look at how economic choices are being made in response to COVID-19. He shows that containing the virus and pausing the economy are the necessary first steps.

Central Banking in Turbulent Times examines fundamental questions about the central banking system, asking whether the model of an independent central bank devoted to price stability is the final resting point of a complex development that started centuries ago. It dissects the hypothesis that the Great Recession has prompted a reassessment of that model; a renewed emphasis on financial stability has emerged, possibly vying for first rank in the hierarchy of objectives of central banks.

Мы живем, когда согласованно функционируют все клетки нашего организма, когда их слаженная работа дает нам возможность чувствовать себя здоровым и полным сил. Вот и наше общество – такой же социальный организм, где все роли взаимосвязаны и все винтики образуют открытую систему, которую называют экономикой! Экономика – это способ жизни общества. Неудивительно в таком случае и следующее равенство: здоровая экономика = здоровое общество.

Here we find the roots of growing public resentment. Despite headlines heralding growth and prosperity, most Americans have fallen behind. They’re working harder year upon year not to get ahead but merely to stay apace. For them, the American dream appears to be slipping farther and farther away. Beneath the resentment is something else: The misleading statistics that shape our understanding of reality are steering powerful policymakers to make misguided decisions at the federal, state, and local levels alike. And, for most Americans, the results continue to be catastrophic.

Embark on a captivating journey through time with "From Serf to Citizen" as author Benjamin Miller, armed with a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise, delves into the fascinating interplay between medieval structures and contemporary society. Unveiling the historical tapestry of serfdom, Miller skillfully navigates through the annals of time to provide a rich understanding of the roots that have shaped our modern world.

Forget GDP, and focus instead on living standards, people’s ability to get what they want. When you do that you’ll see why, contrary to universal belief, capitalism helps the living standards of the less well-off much more than those of the rich. You’ll also see why no matter who or what the government taxes, or even if it taxes nobody, nearly the entire cost of government is paid for in the form of reduced living standards for the poor or anyone else on a tight budget.

Creative destruction, what the economist Joseph Schumpeter called “the essential fact about capitalism," describes change or disruption in the economy caused by innovations that replace traditional technologies and practices. Creative destruction is a force so powerful that it has not only shaped economies but also politics, culture, and social relations. In clear and accessible prose, Dalton and Logan illustrate the nature and varieties of creative destruction, how it is central to innovation and entrepreneurship, and why it is important for economic growth.

One of the largest consumer markets of the world, India is made up of lots and lots of small consumers―each earning and spending just a little bit that adds up to a lot. It is served by millions of small suppliers oozing innovation and customer intimacy, and is powered by digital...

Nouvelle édition augmentée et entièrement mise à jour du classique qui, depuis 25 ans, séduit les étudiants abordant l'analyse économique et tous ceux qui veulent simplement comprendre le fonctionnement de l'économie nationale et internationale. Cet ouvrage " classique " (prescrit depuis plus de 25 ans, du lycée à la faculté) propose une initiation à la microéconomie (comportements individuels et fonctionnement des marchés) et à la macroéconomie (problèmes au niveau de l'économie nationale : crises, chômage, inflation...).

The 21st annual Bankers as Buyers report examines an evolving financial landscape and discusses the trends shaping the industry's future. Explore Artificial Intelligence, Invisible Technology, Payments, and The Importance of Diversity. Bankers as Buyers relies on interviews from a wide variety of people we trust, published reports, and contributed articles.