Economics & Money
Irrational Exuberance
Robert J. Shiller
A comprehensive analysis of speculative bubbles in the stock, bond, and real estate markets, exploring the psychological and cultural factors that drive irrational investor behavior. This revised and expanded edition examines historical trends and offers insights into understanding and managing market volatility.
Good Economics for Hard Times
Abhijit V. Banerjee
In 'Good Economics for Hard Times,' two leading economists offer insightful perspectives on today's most pressing economic challenges, from immigration and inequality to trade and the environment. They blend cutting-edge research with real-world examples, providing a hopeful yet realistic vision for a more humane world.
“Equal Chances” Fallacies
Thomas Sowell
In his insightful book, Thomas Sowell challenges the prevailing social justice vision and its assumptions about equality. He argues that disparities in outcomes among groups are not solely the result of discrimination, but also stem from a multitude of factors, including geography, climate, culture, and individual choices. Sowell presents empirical evidence and logical analysis to debunk fallacies related to equal chances, race, and knowledge, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the complexities of inequality.
23 Things They Don’t Tell You about Capitalism
Ha-Joon Chang
A critical examination of free-market capitalism, revealing essential truths that challenge conventional wisdom. This book offers a fresh perspective on how capitalism really works and how it can be improved for a more equitable and prosperous world.
Salted: A Food Manifesto for the Future
Mark Bittman
A collection of writings from the New York Times exploring the vast and varied topics of food, agriculture, environment, labor, legislation, health, hunger, diet, cooking, and food safety. It presents a mosaic of problems and solutions related to our food system, from the impact of agriculture on the environment to the health consequences of the standard American diet.
A Week in the Life of an Options Trader
Michael Sincere
A guide to options trading, aimed at both beginners and experienced traders, focusing on strategies for making money and minimizing risk. The book uses a fictional story to illustrate common mistakes and lessons learned in the options market, covering various trading strategies and risk management techniques.
Adults in the Room
Yanis Varoufakis
A blistering, personal account by world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis, revealing the hidden agenda within Europe's corridors of power. As the former finance minister of Greece, Varoufakis exposes the behind-closed-doors dealings and the tragic suppression of Greece's democratic uprising, serving as an urgent wake-up call to renew European democracy before it's too late.
After the Fall
Ben Rhodes
A journey from the wake of a historic presidency to a world that looked at America and saw that presidency’s opposite. An effort to relearn what it means to be an American in a world gone wrong. This book represents the author's own experience of these things, it is inevitably incomplete. We are all inherently limited in our perspective, shaped by our own history. But by recognizing ourselves in others, we can expand our own lens of vision. Perhaps we can also see our own shortcomings more clearly.