Economics & Money
Peers Inc
Robin Chase
Explore the rise of the collaborative economy and how platforms are revolutionizing capitalism. Discover the power of 'Peers Inc,' a model that combines the strengths of individuals and corporations to create abundance and drive innovation. Learn how this new paradigm is transforming industries and shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.
Phishing for Phools
George A. Akerlof
An insightful exploration into how manipulation and deception pervade the free market system. This book delves into the concept of 'phishing equilibrium,' revealing how businesses exploit our weaknesses, leading us to make decisions that are not in our best interests. From everyday consumer choices to financial markets and politics, discover the hidden forces that shape our lives and learn how to navigate them with greater awareness.
Playing with FIRE
Scott Rieckens
Discover the path to financial independence and early retirement with Scott Rieckens as he shares his family's journey of transforming their lifestyle to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Learn how to save aggressively, invest wisely, and prioritize happiness over material possessions to buy back your most precious resource: time.
Political Order and Political Decay
Francis Fukuyama
An exploration of political development and decay from the Industrial Revolution to the present, examining the crucial elements of state-building, the rule of law, and democratic accountability. It delves into the challenges faced by both developing and developed nations in achieving and maintaining a balanced political system, and how institutions evolve and sometimes decay over time.
Political Tribes
Amy Chua
An exploration of tribalism and group identity, and how these forces shape both American society and U.S. foreign policy. Chua argues that understanding these primal group dynamics is crucial for navigating the challenges facing the nation and the world.
Poor Economics
Abhijit V. Banerjee
An insightful exploration into the economic lives of the poor, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a fresh perspective on combating global poverty. Through rigorous research and real-world examples, the authors uncover the complexities of poverty and propose effective, evidence-based solutions.
Portfolios of the Poor
Daryl Collins
An insightful exploration into the financial lives of low-income households, revealing their complex strategies for managing money, saving, borrowing, and coping with risk. Based on detailed financial diaries, this book challenges common assumptions about poverty and offers new perspectives for businesses, policymakers, and philanthropists seeking to create economic opportunities for the world's poor.
Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order
Ray Dalio
An examination of the rises and declines of empires and their currencies over the last 500 years, focusing on the forces and cycles that drive these changes. The book aims to provide a framework for understanding the current shifts in the world order and to offer principles for navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.