Economics & Money
Think Like a Freak
Steven D. Levitt
From the authors of Freakonomics comes a provocative, playful, and persuasive book that offers a blueprint for an entirely new way of thinking, offering insights into everything from the abolition of academic tenure to alternatives to democracy, and how to think like a terrorist.
The World for Sale
Javier Blas
An explosive exposé of the secretive world of commodity traders who control the flow of natural resources and wield immense power, shaping economies and influencing political events around the globe. From oil and metals to grain, these are the individuals who operate in the shadows, making deals that can determine the fate of nations.
Narrative Economics
Robert J. Shiller
Explore the groundbreaking concept of Narrative Economics with Robert J. Shiller. Discover how viral stories shape economic decisions and drive major events, offering a fresh perspective on understanding and anticipating economic shifts.
Prediction Machines
Ajay Agrawal
Explore the transformative power of AI through the lens of economics. "Prediction Machines" cuts through the hype to reveal how AI, as a prediction technology, is reshaping business strategies, decision-making processes, and society itself. Discover the trade-offs, opportunities, and potential risks of this technological revolution and learn how to navigate the AI landscape for success.
Cloudmoney
Brett Scott
A contrarian exploration of the seemingly inevitable progress of digital money and finance, revealing the hidden forces behind the cashless society and the rise of cloudmoney. It delves into the merger of Big Finance and Big Tech, the automation of global finance, and the potential consequences for surveillance, data extraction, and geopolitical power struggles.
The AI Economy
Roger Bootle
An exploration of the economic and social implications of the rise of robots and artificial intelligence. It delves into how AI will transform work, wealth, and welfare, examining potential benefits and challenges for individuals, businesses, and governments. The book navigates conflicting visions of the future, from utopian to catastrophic, and offers insights into navigating the AI economy.
The Bitcoin Standard
Saifedean Ammous
Explore the economic principles behind Bitcoin and its potential as a decentralized alternative to central banking. Delve into the history of money, the implications of sound and unsound monetary systems, and Bitcoin's role in the digital age. Discover how Bitcoin functions, its economic characteristics, and its possible uses as a form of sound money.
The Deficit Myth
Stephanie Kelton
Challenging conventional wisdom, The Deficit Myth uses Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) to reveal how we can free ourselves from the constraints of budgetary thinking and build a more just and prosperous society. Discover how deficits are not inherently bad and how we can utilize our public money to balance the economy and address pressing social and environmental issues.