Economics & Money
Deluxe
Dana Thomas
A fascinating exploration into the luxury goods industry, revealing how the pursuit of profit has transformed exclusive brands into mass-market commodities, sacrificing craftsmanship and heritage along the way. Discover the hidden costs of accessible luxury and whether true luxury can still exist.
Don't Think of an Elephant
George Lakoff
An insightful exploration of how language shapes our understanding of the economy and influences policy decisions. This book challenges conventional economic discourse and offers a new narrative for progressive change.
Earth for All
Sandrine Dixson-Declève
Earth for All presents a compelling vision for a sustainable future, offering practical solutions to interconnected global crises. Based on expert assessments and system dynamics models, it explores pathways to eliminate poverty, address inequality, transition to clean energy, and transform our food systems. This book is a call to action for policymakers, corporate leaders, and concerned citizens to build a fairer, more resilient world for all.
Economics for the Common Good
Jean Tirole
A compelling exploration of how economics can contribute to the common good. Jean Tirole examines the role of the discipline in society, the economist's profession, and the institutions of state and market. He delves into macroeconomic challenges like climate change and labor markets, and microeconomic questions concerning competition, digital revolution, and innovation, offering an optimistic message about solving societal ills and promoting public benefit.
Evil Geniuses
Kurt Andersen
A searing examination of how America's economic and social systems have been deliberately re-engineered since the 1970s by a confederacy of the rich, the right, and big business, leading to increased inequality and insecurity. It explores the cultural and political shifts that enabled this transformation and offers a path toward rediscovering America's innovative spirit and building a fairer future.
False Economy
Alan Beattie
Why do some economies and societies crash and burn, while others are buffeted by storms and yet still recover? In False Economy, Alan Beattie weaves together elements of economics, history, politics, and human stories, revealing that governments and countries make concrete choices that determine their destinies.
Hit Men
Fredric Dannen
An explosive exposé of the dark side of the music industry, revealing the power struggles, shady practices, and financial dealings that shaped the careers of some of the biggest names in music. From mob ties to payola schemes, this book uncovers the hidden forces behind the hits.
Makers and Takers
Rana Foroohar
An incisive look at how the American economy has been undermined by the financial sector's growing dominance, arguing that Wall Street's interests now overshadow those of Main Street, leading to slower growth, increased inequality, and a fragile economic system. This book explores the shift from a maker economy to one driven by financial manipulation, and offers a roadmap for restoring balance and shared prosperity.