Market Crisis

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

Even the smartest investors lose their minds – and their money. Why do investors chase AI stocks that bleed losses? Why do they ignore glaring opportunities hiding in plain sight? Why does the stock market fall after a football defeat, or rise on a sunny day? In The Madness of Markets...

The cost of living crisis is not just about prices. It’s about distance. Distance between work and security. Distance between decisions and consequences. Distance between the people struggling to stay afloat and the systems shaping their lives. This book is not an attack on capitalism. It does not argue that wealth is immoral, that success requires apology, or that higher taxes alone will fix what feels broken. Markets work. Wealth creation matters. Incentives shape behavior.

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.

The College Devaluation Crisis makes the case that employers and other learning and development entities are emerging to innovate new approaches to training talent that, at times, relies on the higher education sector, but increasingly operates independently in order to satisfy talent needs more agilely and effectively. Targeted primarily toward managers, the book focuses on case studies from leading companies, including Google, Ernst & Young, IBM, and Marriott, to illustrate their innovative strategies for talent development across education, age, and background.

Master the rhythm of economic collapse and learn how behavioral finance drives devastating market crashes. Far from freak accidents, these global financial meltdowns are hardwired into the very structure of credit-based capitalism. Listen during your daily commute to transform your anxiety about...

Track the dramatic economic history of global capitalism, where financial crises and fierce struggles shape modern wealth. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms abstract theory into a high-stakes saga of power, scarcity, and opportunity...

Step inside the catastrophic 2008 financial crash to understand Wall Street greed and bulletproof your personal wealth. From the euphoric highs of the early millennium housing bubble to the devastating collapses of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, this gripping historical narrative turns...

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...

Crisis and Leviathan is Higgs’s masterwork on how government grows in size, scope, and power in response to real or imagined “crises.” From war to economic upheavals, government overreach endures long after each crisis has passed, impinging on civil liberties and fostering extensive...

Protect your wealth from sudden market downturns with a calm, practical investing playbook for everyday savers. When volatile economic headlines trigger financial anxiety, you do not need a crystal ball to secure your retirement. You simply need a disciplined approach to portfolio stress-testing...

Should I invest in the stock market today? The importance of dollar cost averaging is discussed in this short listen. The 2020 recession is a historical moment. Don’t wait.

The 2020 Coronavirus Recession Economic Crisis Series Bundle. These books are all short listens.

Strategic investments and savings covered in this book included buying during the virus stock market dip, saving for a possible bigger recession, being prepared during a layoff, and having a competitive updated resume.