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Following the bank bailout and the Global Financial Crisis, anger towards the financial system reached new heights. Yet the practical workings of the system remain opaque to many people, this practical guide to the financial sector will bridge the gap between protest slogans and practical proposals for reform.
Activist and former derivatives broker Brett Scott proposes a framework for understanding financial institutions, based on the three principles...
2) How to Create and Maintain a Diversified Investment Portfolio: A Comprehensive Guide on Investment
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"The book 'How to Create and Maintain a Diversified Investment Portfolio: A Comprehensive Guide on Investment and Portfolio Management' is a complete guide on investment and portfolio management. It covers everything from various investment options to create a varied portfolio that matches an investor's objectives and risk appetite. The book presents a systematic approach towards creating and managing a successful portfolio." The book includes important...
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This is a darkly humorous guide to the three great crises plaguing today's world: environmental degradation, social conflict in the age of austerity and financial instability.
Rob Larson holds mainstream economic theory up against the grim reality of a planet in meltdown. He looks at scientists' conclusions about climate change, the business world's opinions about its own power, and reveals the fingerprints of finance on American elections.
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Basic Income is a policy idea that could help us revolutionise the way we organise society. This book is the first proper guide to basic income -- what it is, how we can organise it, and how it can benefit the majority in different spheres of their lives.
Basic Income is simply the idea that everyone in a given society has a right to a minimal income. This is paid by the state out of taxation. Set at a subsistence level, it would take the place...
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The recent crisis, created by finance capitalism, has brought us to the economic abyss. The excessive freedom of international markets has rapidly transformed into international panic, with states struggling to rescue and bail out a globalised financial sector. Reform is promised by our leaders, but in governments dominated by financial interests there is little hope of meaningful change.
Decent Capitalism argues for a response that addresses...
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An uplifting leadership book about a coach who helped transform the nation's worst high school hockey team into one of the best. Bacon's strategy is straightforward: set high expectations, make them accountable to each other, and inspire them all to lead their team.
When John U. Bacon played for the Ann Arbor Huron High School River Rats, he never scored a goal. Yet somehow, years later he found himself leading his alma mater's downtrodden...
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Whispers of Wealth - Navigating the Financial Markets In the labyrinth of financial markets, "Whispers of Wealth" stands as a guiding beacon, offering a roadmap to financial success and empowerment. Authored by Leonardo Guiliani, this book transcends conventional financial advice, providing readers with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the complex landscapes of investment and wealth management.Delve into the world of investment strategies, economic...
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Once more, the world is set to alter. Americans picked the 46th president of the United States in one of the most closely contested elections in history at the conclusion of a year marked by unfathomable occurrences. The two new faces of the White House are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Tens of millions of people's hopes were sparked by their triumph, but they still face a difficult task. It will be intriguing to see how they attempt to lead the United...
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The classic text on the post-Cold War economic battle.
Starting with the fall of communism, influential economist and former dean of MIT's Sloan School of Management Lester Thurow deftly explores how head-to-head competition -- not military might -- among Japan, the United States, and the newly united European countries would produce the next world leader.
As Thurow explains, in the 1990s the race for economic supremacy was only just beginning....
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The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The FairTax Book offers a new look at the fast-growing populist tax reform movement that's poised to become a key campaign issue for 2008
In 2005, firebrand radio talk show host Neal Boortz and Georgia congressman John Linder teamed up to create The FairTax Book, the first book devoted to the FairTax movement they had been promoting for years. Riding the growing groundswell of popular support for the...
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The 2008 recession left the United States in deep trouble. With unemployment levels approaching 25 million and banks sustained by trillions of government dollars, are governments and economists understanding the crisis correctly?
Examining US economic history, Jack Rasmus reveals how the 2008 global financial crisis is an 'epic recession'. This 'epic recession' is neither a full-blown depression nor a short-lived period of economic contraction,...
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John miller, a well-known (appalled) economist and commons expert, bases his suggestions for new public policy directions on the upheavals caused by the coronavirus epidemic. He suggests a progressive transformation of public services into common goods by mapping these novel concerns related to anthropocene insights. The book "economics of the common good" was published in 2016 by economist and nobel winner jean tirole (puf). A work lauded by liberal...
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of economics with the "Cambridge Economics A Level Qualification: 2024," a definitive guide designed to illuminate the complexities of this critical field in the simplest terms. This meticulously crafted textbook stands as an indispensable resource for students pursuing the AS and A2 Levels in Economics, offering a deep dive into the fundamental concepts, analytical tools, and real-world applications...
14) Estrategias Comprobadas para Invertir Correctamente Tu Dinero y Construir un Futuro Financiero Ex
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La diversificación de activos es una estrategia esencial para cualquier inversor, ya que busca equilibrar el riesgo y el rendimiento a lo largo del tiempo. Sin embargo, es importante entender que ninguna estrategia puede eliminar completamente el riesgo, y los inversores deben adaptar sus carteras a sus objetivos financieros y tolerancia al riesgo específicos. Recuerda que la inversión siempre conlleva riesgos, y es importante adaptar estas recomendaciones...
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"The Power of Positivity: Creating a Culture of Optimism" is an uplifting guide that explores the transformative impact of a positive mindset in shaping organizational culture. This insightful book delves into the principles and practices of fostering optimism, resilience, and positivity within teams and workplaces. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, readers learn how to cultivate a culture that promotes a can-do attitude, fosters...
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Instability, disturbance, emergence, networks, informal learning, trial, error, adaptability, low growth, fluctuation and momentum - these are the experiences that dominate the lives of today's business leaders. There is a growing awareness that the old industrial constructs of detailed planning, perfection and process are no longer working as effectively as we might wish in our large, established organizations.
This book is a challenge to the way...
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"Leadership Development: Growing Tomorrow's Leaders" is a transformative guide that delves into the principles and practices of cultivating effective leadership skills within individuals and organizations. This insightful book explores various leadership development strategies, including mentorship programs, leadership training workshops, and experiential learning opportunities. Through real-world examples and practical insights, readers learn how...
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Get the Summary of Steven Levy's In the Plex in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "In the Plex" delves into the intricate world of Google, exploring the company's evolution from a Stanford University project to a global tech leader. The book reveals the origins of Google's search engine, detailing how Larry Page and Sergey Brin's innovative PageRank algorithm revolutionized the way information is accessed online....
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In this time-traveling adventure, Freddie O'Toole's is in search for his real father who has disappeared in a plane crash several years earlier. His guardian sends Freddie on a secret expedition to Timor where Freddie and his crusty manservant, Gruntenguile, are chased by Snapahuti headhunters. After a narrow escape, they discover portals that take them back to Pangea and then to ancient Africa where Freddie becomes a contestant in the Tournament...
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"Escape the Rat Race: Breaking Free from the 9 to 5 Grind is a transformative guide that navigates the reader through practical strategies and mindset shifts, empowering them to break free from the conventional work routine. This book explores alternative paths to financial independence, unconventional career choices, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life beyond the confines of the traditional 9 to 5 job. Packed with actionable insights and real-life...
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