Economics & Money
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.
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.
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.
Restart
Mihir S. Sharma
A critical analysis of the Indian economy, exploring the challenges and opportunities it faces. From infrastructure deficits to demographic transitions, this book delves into the key issues hindering India's progress and offers insights into the changes needed for a prosperous future.
Saving Capitalism
Robert B. Reich
An insightful analysis of how the rules of capitalism have been reshaped to benefit a select few, leading to economic inequality and social unrest. Reich argues for restoring countervailing power to create a more inclusive and equitable economy.