Economics & Money
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.
Profiles in Corruption
Peter Schweizer
An explosive investigation into the hidden relationships and financial dealings of prominent progressive politicians, revealing how they leverage their power for personal gain and the benefit of their families and friends. From sweetheart deals to income generation and bending the law, this book exposes the methods and deceptions used by America's elite.
Putin's People
Catherine Belton
An explosive investigation into the rise of Vladimir Putin and how the KGB took back Russia, then took on the West. From the ruins of the Soviet Union, the KGB rose again, placing a former lieutenant colonel at its helm and empowering him to wreak havoc on the world stage. This is the story of how that happened, and the devastating consequences that continue to unfold.
Raw Deal
Steven Hill
An exposé of the so-called "sharing economy" and its impact on American workers, revealing how it contributes to income inequality and the erosion of the middle class. It challenges the conventional thinking that celebrates this new economy and shows why the vision that the techno sapiens have planned for us is a dead end for U.S. workers, as well as for the national economy.
Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire
Rebecca Henderson
A call to action for businesses to reimagine their role in society and help solve the world's most pressing environmental and social problems. It argues that a singular focus on profit is putting the planet and everyone on it at risk, and offers a vision for a more equitable and sustainable capitalism.
Renegade
Adam Kinzinger
A former Republican congressman shares his journey from a conservative to a renegade, defending democracy against extremism within his own party. A memoir, a declaration of principles, and a call to action, this book explores the author's experiences with the rise of extremism in the GOP and his fight to hold those responsible for the January 6th attack accountable.