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Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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Chris Guillebeau
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The $100 Startup - Reinvent The Way You Make A Living, Do What You Love, And Create A New Future
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In Chris Guillebeau's travel to over 175 countries, he has met two kinds of people: those like himself who have the time and income to follow their whims and who've created an entertaining and fulfilling life--and those who feel trapped. This second group wants what the first group has, but the big stumbling block is making money. Because Chris realized that the first group has knowledge to impart, he identified 1500 people worth emulating, and refining that further, he offers here the 50 most valuable and interesting examples of micro-business success. In nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered a way to monetize their personal passions. It's about finding the intersection between what you like to do and what other people will pay for. You don't need an MBA, a business plan, or even employees. All you need is a product or service that flows from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.
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Recommendation: The Great Divide presents a compelling argument for how inequality has risen due to misguided policies and offers real solutions for addressing this issue. Stiglitz draws on examples from various countries to showcase how policies promoting growth and fairness can go hand in hand. This book is perfect for anyone interested in economic policy and the widening wealth divide.
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Charles Wheelan
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Naked Statistics : Stripping the Dread from the Data
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The best-selling author of Naked Economics defies the odds with a book about statistics that you’ll welcome and enjoy. Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, has actually called “sexy.” From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. How can we catch schools that cheat on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies you’ll like? What is causing the rising incidence of autism? As best-selling author Charles Wheelan shows us in Naked Statistics , the right data and a few well-chosen statistical tools can help us answer these questions and more. For those who slept through Stats 101, this book is a lifesaver. Wheelan strips away the arcane and technical details and focuses on the underlying intuition that drives statistical analysis. He clarifies key concepts such as inference, correlation, and regression analysis, reveals how biased or careless parties can manipulate or misrepresent data, and shows us how brilliant and creative researchers are exploiting the valuable data from natural experiments to tackle thorny questions. And in Wheelan’s trademark style, there’s not a dull page in sight. You’ll encounter clever Schlitz Beer marketers leveraging basic probability, an International Sausage Festival illuminating the tenets of the central limit theorem, and a head-scratching choice from the famous game show Let’s Make a Deal ―and you’ll come away with insights each time. With the wit, accessibility, and sheer fun that turned Naked Economics into a bestseller, Wheelan defies the odds yet again by bringing another essential, formerly unglamorous discipline to life.
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Martin Lindstrom
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Buy Ology - How Everything We Believe About Why We Buy Is Wrong
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Most anti-smoking campaigns inadvertently encourage people to smoke. The scent of melons helps sell electronic products. Subliminal advertising may have been banned, but it's being used all the time. Product placement in films rarely works. Many multi-million pound advertising campaigns are a complete waste of time. These are just a few of the findings of Martin Lindstrom's groundbreaking study of what really makes consumers tick. Convinced that there is a gulf between what we believe influences us and what actually does, he set up a highly ambitious research project that employed the very latest in brain-scanning technology and called on the services of some 2000 volunteers. Buyology shares the fruits of this research, revealing for the first time what actually goes on inside our heads when we see an advertisement, hear a marketing slogan, taste two rival brands of drink, or watch a programme sponsored by a major company. The conclusions are both startling and groundbreaking, showing the extent to which we deceive ourselves when we think we are making considered decisions, and revealing factors as varied as childhood memories and religious belief that come together to influence our decisions and shape our tastes.
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Kenneth L. Fisher, Robert G. Hagstrom, Bill Miller |
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The Warren Buffett Way : Investment Strategies of the World's Greatest Investor
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"The Warren Buffett Way could be a good read for those interested in understanding the genius behind one of the most successful investors of all time. The book provides insights into Buffett's timeless investment strategies and techniques that have made him immensely successful, all while being presented with up-to-date examples. It's like having a personal coaching session with the greatest investor himself!"
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Parag Khanna
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The Future Is Asian : Global Order in the Twenty-first Century
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The book offers a unique perspective of Asia by examining its diverse demographic, geographic, and economic landscape. It delves into the region's technological improvement and showcases how it is reshaping the world. Readers interested in a comprehensive understanding of the future of globalization and Asia's role in it will find this book illuminating.
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Christopher Steiner
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Portfolio
Automate This : How Algorithms Came to Rule Our World
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The rousing story of the last gasp of human agency and how today’s best and brightest minds are endeavoring to put an end to it. It used to be that to diagnose an illness, interpret legal documents, analyze foreign policy, or write a newspaper article you needed a human being with specific skills—and maybe an advanced degree or two. These days, high-level tasks are increasingly being handled by algorithms that can do precise work not only with speed but also with nuance. These “bots” started with human programming and logic, but now their reach extends beyond what their creators ever expected. In this fascinating, frightening book, Christopher Steiner tells the story of how algorithms took over—and shows why the “bot revolution” is about to spill into every aspect of our lives, often silently, without our knowledge. The May 2010 “Flash Crash” exposed Wall Street’s reliance on trading bots to the tune of a 998-point market drop and $1 trillion in vanished market value. But that was just the beginning. In Automate This, we meet bots that are driving cars, penning haiku, and writing music mistaken for Bach’s. They listen in on our customer service calls and figure out what Iran would do in the event of a nuclear standoff. There are algorithms that can pick out the most cohesive crew of astronauts for a space mission or identify the next Jeremy Lin. Some can even ingest statistics from baseball games and spit out pitch-perfect sports journalism indistinguishable from that produced by humans. The interaction of man and machine can make our lives easier. But what will the world look like when algorithms control our hospitals, our roads, our culture, and our national security? What happens to businesses when we automate judgment and eliminate human instinct? And what role will be left for doctors, lawyers, writers, truck drivers, and many others? Who knows—maybe there’s a bot learning to do your job this minute.
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Natalie Berg, Miya Knights |
Kogan
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Amazon : How the World's Most Relentless Retailer will Continue to Revolutionize Commerce
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"Amazon" by Natalie Berg is an insightful analysis of the rise of the ecommerce behemoth. The book delves into the disruptive retail strategies of Amazon, providing valuable lessons for any business in the ecommerce sector. Berg analyzes Amazon's cutting-edge innovations, such as voice technology and checkout-free stores, and how they will fundamentally change the way consumers shop. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the future of retail and how Amazon's initiatives will impact the sector."
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Dan Gardner, Philip E. Tetlock |
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Superforecasting
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What if we could improve our ability to predict the future?Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or getting married, our decisions are governed by implicit predictions of how things are likely to turn out. The problem is, we're not very good at it.In a landmark, twenty-year study, Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed that the average expert was only slightly better at predicting the future than a layperson using random guesswork. Tetlock's latest project - an unprecedented, government-funded forecasting tournament involving over a million individual predictions - has since shown that there are, however, some people with real, demonstrable foresight. These are ordinary people, from former ballroom dancers to retired computer programmers, who have an extraordinary ability to predict the future with a degree of accuracy 60% greater than average. They are superforecasters.In Superforecasting, Tetlock and his co-author Dan Gardner offer a fascinating insight into what we can learn from this elite group. They show the methods used by these superforecasters which enable them to outperform even professional intelligence analysts with access to classified data. And they offer practical advice on how we can all use these methods for our own benefit - whether in business, in international affairs, or in everyday life.
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Timothy F. Geithner
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Crown
Stress Test : Reflections on Financial Crises
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From the former Treasury Secretary, the definitive account of the unprecedented effort to save the U.S. economy from collapse in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression On January 26, 2009, during the depth of the financial crisis and having just completed five years as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Timothy F. Geithner was sworn in by President Barack Obama as the seventy-fifth Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Now, in a strikingly candid, riveting, and historically illuminating memoir, Geithner takes readers behind the scenes during the darkest moments of the crisis. Swift, decisive, and creative action was required to avert a second Great Depression, but policy makers faced a fog of uncertainty, with no good options and the risk of catastrophic outcomes.Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises takes us inside the room, explaining in accessible and forthright terms the hard choices and politically unpalatable decisions that Geithner and others in the Obama administration made during the crisis and recovery. He discusses the most controversial moments of his tenures at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the Treasury, including the harrowing weekend Lehman Brothers went bankrupt; the searing crucible of the AIG bonuses controversy; the development of his widely criticized but ultimately successful plan in early 2009 to end the crisis; the bracing fight for the most sweeping financial reforms in seventy years; and the lingering aftershocks of the crisis, including high unemployment, the fiscal battles, and Europe’s repeated flirtations with the economic abyss. Geithner also shares his personal and professional recollections of key players such as President Obama, Ben Bernanke, Hank Paulson, and Larry Summers, among others, and examines the tensions between politics and policy that have come to dominate discussions of the U.S. economy. An insider’s account of how the Obama administration saved the economy but lost the American people, Stress Test reveals a side of Timothy Geithner that only few have seen.
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Francis Fukuyama
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The Origins of Political Order : From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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Recommended for history enthusiasts seeking political insight. Provides a broad overview of the development of political institutions from tribal societies to modern states. The book compares the development of political institutions in different parts of the world and provides insight into the challenges faced by developing countries. It also raises questions about the nature of politics and democracy.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Penguin
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The World is Flat : The Globalized World in the Twenty-first Century
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The beginning of the twenty-first century will be remembered, friedman argues, not for military conflicts or political events, but for a whole new age of globalization - a flattening of the world the explosion of advanced technologies now means that suddenly knowledge pools and resources have connected all over the planet, levelling the playing field as never before, so that each of us is potentially an equal - and competitor - of the other the rules of the game have changed forever - but does this death of distance, which requires us all to run faster in order to stay in the same place, mean the world has got too small and too flat too fast for us to adjust friedman brilliantly demystifies the exciting, often bewildering, global scene unfolding before our eyes, one which we sense but barely yet understand the world is flat is the most timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and its discontents, powerfully illuminated by a world-class writer in his new if its not happening, its because youre not doing it and what happens when we all have dogs hearing the author explores both the benefits and disadvantages of the very latest developments in global communication the emergent popularity of blogging, pod-casting, youtube and myspace enable the modern world citizen to broadcast their views to a potential audience of billions, and the proliferation of internet access to even the poorest communities gives everyone who wants to the tools to address issues of social injustice and inequality on the other hand the technology that seems to improve communication on a global scale causes it to deteriorate on a local scale identifying ours as the age of interruption, friedman discusses the annoyance and dangers of blackberrys in meeting rooms, hands-free kits in conversation and using a phone or ipod whilst driving
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Elizabeth C. Economy
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The Third Revolution : Xi Jinping and the New Chinese State
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The Third Revolution could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the political and economic transformation underway in China under Xi Jinping's leadership. The book covers a wide range of topics including corruption, innovation, environmental concerns, and global presence, providing an in-depth analysis of each. This book is recommended for readers who are interested in understanding China's standing in global affairs and how China's evolution will impact the world in the future.
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Francis Fukuyama
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The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama is an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the development of political systems throughout history. Fukuyama explores the evolution of political systems, tracing the origins of institutions and ideas that shaped society as we know it today. By examining the paths that different societies have taken, this magisterial study provides readers with a better understanding of the origins of political order and how it affects society today. Readers interested in history, politics and anthropology would find this book informative and thought-provoking.
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Martin Ford
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Basic
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Rise Of The Robots - Technology And The Threat Of A Jobless Future
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This book is a wake-up call to the potential consequences of advancing technology and artificial intelligence. It explores how automation and robotics will reshape our workforce and the impact it will have on jobs and economic inequality. By delving into the challenges and possible solutions, Rise of the Robots prepares readers to understand and navigate the rapidly changing job market. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the future of work and its implications on society.
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Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result.In Super Bowl XLIX, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made one of the most controversial calls in football history: With 26 seconds remaining, and trailing by four at the Patriots' one-yard line, he called for a pass instead of a hand off to his star running back. The pass was intercepted and the Seahawks lost. Critics called it the dumbest play in history. But was the call really that bad? Or did Carroll actually make a great move that was ruined by bad luck?Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there is always information that is hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making?Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned business consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes.By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate and successful in the long run.
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Daniel Kahneman
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
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A highly recommended book for those who are interested in understanding how the human mind works and its impact on making decisions. The book provides a clear insight into the two systems that drive the way we think and helps to understand cognitive biases that may create obstacles in decision-making processes. Kahneman offers useful techniques and practical insights that can help in making more deliberate and logical choices.
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Charles Krauthammer
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Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics
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From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenges conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer has for decades dazzled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column is a must-read in Washington and across the country. Now, finally, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in one volume. Readers will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a passionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views—on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example—defy ideological convention. Things That Matter also features several of Krauthammer’s major path-breaking essays—on bioethics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower—that have profoundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused reflections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Winston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist. With a special, highly autobiographical introduction in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensible chronicle takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Skin in the Game : Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
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Reasons to read:
- Skin in the Game challenges conventional beliefs about risk, reward, politics, religion, and finance, offering a fresh perspective on these topics.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb presents a complex worldview that applies to all aspects of our lives, driving history and shaping our decisions.
- Through philosophical tales and practical stories, this book provides a unique understanding of the concept of "skin in the game" and its application in daily life.
- If you're seeking unconventional wisdom and a thought-provoking read, Skin in the Game is an excellent choice.
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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg |
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How Google Works
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This book provides a unique insight into the business strategies that have made Google an icon in the tech industry. It is recommended for those interested in business management, corporate culture and innovation. The book also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and managers looking to create a successful company culture that nurtures creativity and attracts the best talent available.
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Michael Lewis
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The Undoing Project : A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
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Bestselling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize–winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality.Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis’s own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield―both had important careers in the Israeli military―and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed, for good, mankind’s view of its own mind.
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Kishore Mahbubani
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Has the West Lost It?: A Provocation
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This book will make you question everything you thought you knew about the West's dominance in the world. Mahbubani's passionate and critical examination of Western power and its decline is thought-provoking. It offers a fresh perspective on geopolitics that will make even the most seasoned political thinkers pause and reflect. If you're ready to challenge your beliefs and broaden your worldview, this book is for you.
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Tim Harford
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The Undercover Economist
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This book is a captivating exploration of the complex world of economics, revealing the hidden forces that shape our everyday lives. With engaging examples and witty storytelling, The Undercover Economist demystifies economic concepts and shows how they apply to real-world situations. From understanding the true cost of your morning coffee to unraveling the secrets of pricing strategies, this book will open your eyes to the fascinating world of money and its effects on society. It's a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how economics impacts our daily choices and the world around us.
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Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir |
Picador
Scarcity : The New Science of Having Less and How It Defines Our Lives
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Scarcity is a must-read for those struggling to manage with less than they need. Mullainathan and Shafir's cutting-edge research highlights the distinct psychology of scarcity and how it affects decision making in all aspects of life. The book provides insightful solutions for individuals and organizations to better manage scarcity and achieve greater satisfaction and success.
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Steven Johnson
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How We Got to Now : Six Innovations that Made the Modern World
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From Steven Johnson, the bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From, comes How We Got to Now, the companion book to his six-part BBC One television series exploring the power and the legacy of great ideas.How did photography bring about social reform? What connects refrigeration to Hollywood? And how did our battle against dirt help create smartphones? In this story of ingenious breakthroughs and unsung heroes, Steven Johnson explores the essential innovations that changed the world and how we live in it.'A new Steven Johnson book is something not to be missed. The author has become the leading writer on how inventions happen' Daniel Finkelstein, The Times, Books of the Year'Graceful and compelling ... you'll find yourself exhilarated' The New York Times Book Review'Readable, entertaining, and a challenge to any jaded sensibility that has become inured to the everyday miracles all around us' Peter Forbes, Guardian'This nimble history of invention . . .is a many-layered delight' Nature
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Blake Mycoskie
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Start Something That Matters
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In 2006, while travelling in Argentina, young entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie encountered children too poor to afford shoes, who developed injuries on their feet that often led to serious health problems. Blake knew he wanted to help, but rather than start a charity, he went against conventional wisdom and created a for profit business to help the children who he met. With the help of a local shoemaker, Blake struck out to merge activism and fashion in the form of a local canvas shoe worn by farmers and gauchos alike, called the alpargata. Blake called his creation TOMS Shoes (which stands for "Tomorrow's Shoes") and promised to give a pair of new shoes to a child in need for every pair that he sold. Starting with only two hundred pairs of handmade shoes, optimism, and entrepreneurial charisma, Blake successfully launched TOMS into the high fashion world. They can now be seen adorning the feet of celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, and Tobey Maguire.Blake's mission is to prove that you can achieve financial success and make the world a better place at the same time. In this book, he shares the six counterintuitive principles that have guided the growth of TOMS for the past threeMake business personalBe resourceful without resourcesReverse retirementKeep it simpleStay humbleGive more, advertise lessThe result is an inspiring account of a young man whose entrepreneurial spirit was able to affect change in the world, and a call to others to be inspired to do the same.As part of the One for One initiative, Random House will provide a new book to a child in need with every copy of Start Something That Matters purchased.
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The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World
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From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, this is the surprising and profound story of the two men whose ideas changed the world.Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky met in war-torn 1960s Israel. Both were gifted young psychology professors: Kahneman a rootless son of holocaust survivors who saw the world as a problem to be solved; Tversky a voluble, instinctual blur of energy. In this breathtaking new book, Michael Lewis tells the extraordinary story of a relationship that became a shared mind: one which created the field of behavioural economics, revolutionising everything from Big Data to medicine, from how we are governed to how we spend, from high finance to football. Kahneman and Tversky, shows Michael Lewis, helped shape the world in which we now live - and may well have changed, for good, humankind's view of its own mind.
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Sheryl WuDunn, Nicholas D. Kristof |
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A Path Appears
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An essential, galvanizing narrative about making a difference here and abroad—a road map to becoming the most effective global citizens we can be.In their number one New York Times best seller Half the Sky, husband-and-wife team Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn brought to light struggles faced by women and girls around the globe, and showcased individuals and institutions working to address oppression and expand opportunity. A Path Appears is even more ambitious in scale: nothing less than a sweeping tapestry of people who are making the world a better place and a guide to the ways that we can do the same—whether with a donation of $5 or $5 million, with our time, by capitalizing on our skills as individuals, or by using the resources of our businesses. With scrupulous research and on-the-ground reporting, the authors assay the art and science of giving, identify successful local and global initiatives, and share astonishing stories from the front lines of social progress. We see the compelling, inspiring truth of how real people have changed the world, upending the idea that one person can’t make a difference. We meet people like Dr. Gary Slutkin, who developed his landmark Cure Violence program to combat inner-city conflicts in the United States by applying principles of epidemiology; Lester Strong, who left a career as a high-powered television anchor to run an organization bringing in older Americans to tutor students in public schools across the country; MIT development economist Esther Duflo, whose pioneering studies of aid effectiveness have revealed new truths about, among other things, the power of hope; and Jessica Posner and Kennedy Odede, who are transforming Kenya’s most notorious slum by expanding educational opportunities for girls. A Path Appears offers practical, results-driven advice on how best each of us can give and reveals the lasting benefits we gain in return. Kristof and WuDunn know better than most how many urgent challenges communities around the world face today. Here they offer a timely beacon of hope for our collective future.
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Jeff Rubin
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Scribe
Uk
The Expendables : how the middle class got screwed by globalisation
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The Expendables could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the reality of globalisation's consequences on the middle class. Jeff Rubin's book presents an insightful analysis of how the 'expendable' middle class has been left behind, while the rich have become richer due to falling tariffs, low-interest rates, global deregulation, and tax policies that benefit only them. Rubin draws on the ideas of both Naomi Klein and Donald Trump and provides an exhilaratingly fresh perspective, which is both humane and irascible, fearless and rigorous, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a unique and fresh perspective on the impact of globalisation.
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Milton Friedman, Friedrich A. Hayek |
University
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The Road to Serfdom
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The Road to Serfdom is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics. This book explores the dangers of state control over the means of production, and how the collectivist idea of empowering government with increasing economic control would inevitably lead not to utopia but to the horrors of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. F.A. Hayek's timeless meditation on the relation between individual liberty and government authority is an arresting call to all well-intentioned planners and socialists, democrat and liberal at heart to stop, look and listen.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Abacus
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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The Tipping Point is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how ideas and trends spread and cause change in society. With examples ranging from the sudden popularity of Hush Puppies shoes to the reduction of crime rates in New York City, Gladwell presents a compelling argument for the power of the tipping point. Readers will enjoy the concise, elegant writing style and the fascinating insights into social dynamics that can lead to rapid change.
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Blake J. Harris
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Dey
Street
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Console Wars : Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation
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Console Wars would be a great read for video game enthusiasts interested in the history and business aspect of the industry. The book provides an in-depth look at how Sega challenged Nintendo's video game monopoly, the unconventional tactics used by Tom Kalinske and his team to transform Sega, and the corporate war that followed. It is unique in its focus on the business side of the video game industry and provides insights into the strategies of market leaders.
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This book is a thrilling exposé on the hidden world of high-frequency trading, revealing the shocking truth behind how the stock market is manipulated by computer algorithms. Through the lens of a group of eccentric individuals, Michael Lewis uncovers the dark secrets and corruption that fuel the financial industry. If you've ever been curious about how Wall Street truly operates, this eye-opening read is a must.
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Hachette
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Blue Ocean Shift : Beyond Competing - Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth
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Blue Ocean Shift is the essential follow up to Blue Ocean Strategy, the classic and 3.6 million copy global bestseller by world-renowned professors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Drawing on more than a decade of new work, Kim and Mauborgne show you how to move beyond competing, inspire your people's confidence, and seize new growth, guiding you step-by-step through how to take your organization from a red ocean crowded with competition to a blue ocean of uncontested market space. By combining the insights of human psychology with practical market-creating tools and real-world guidance, Kim and Mauborgne deliver the definitive guide to shift yourself, your team, or your organization to new heights of confidence, market creation, and growth. They show why nondisruptive creation is as important as disruption in seizing new growth.
Blue Ocean Shift
is packed with all-new research and examples of how leaders in diverse industries and organizations made the shift and created new markets by applying the process and tools outlined in the book. Whether you are a cash-strapped startup or a large, established company, nonprofit or national government, you will learn how to move from red to blue oceans in a way that builds your people's confidence so that they own and drive the process. With battle-tested lessons learned from successes and failures in the field,
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Michael J. Sandel
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What Money Can't Buy : The Moral Limits of Markets
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Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we allow corporations to pay for the right to pollute the atmosphere? Is it ethical to pay people to test risky new drugs or to donate their organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars? Auctioning admission to elite universities? Selling citizenship to immigrants willing to pay?In What Money Can’t Buy, Michael J. Sandel takes on one of the biggest ethical questions of our Is there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? If so, how can we prevent market values from reaching into spheres of life where they don’t belong? What are the moral limits of markets?In recent decades, market values have crowded out nonmarket norms in almost every aspect of life—medicine, education, government, law, art, sports, even family life and personal relations. Without quite realizing it, Sandel argues, we have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. Is this where we want to be?In his New York Times bestseller Justice, Sandel showed himself to be a master at illuminating, with clarity and verve, the hard moral questions we confront in our everyday lives. Now, in What Money Can’t Buy, he provokes an essential discussion that we, in our market-driven age, need to What is the proper role of markets in a democratic society—and how can we protect the moral and civic goods that markets don’t honor and that money can’t buy?
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Jared Diamond
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This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the interconnectedness of geography and history. Jared Diamond tackles the immense question of why some societies thrived while others struggled, and his insights are both captivating and enlightening. Guns, Germs, and Steel not only challenges long-held beliefs about racial superiority but also provides a compelling explanation of how geography and environmental factors have shaped our modern world. Engagingly written and thoroughly researched, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book will change the way you perceive human societies.
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Tim Harford
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How to Make the World Add Up : Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About Numbers
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When was the last time you read a grand statement, accompanied by a large number, and wondered whether it could really be true? Statistics are vital in helping us tell stories - we see them in the papers, on social media, and we hear them used in everyday conversation - and yet we doubt them more than ever.But numbers - in the right hands - have the power to change the world for the better. Contrary to popular belief, good statistics are not a trick, although they are a kind of magic. Good statistics are not smoke and mirrors; in fact, they help us see more clearly. Good statistics are like a telescope for an astronomer, a microscope for a bacteriologist, or an X-ray for a radiologist. If we are willing to let them, good statistics help us see things about the world around us and about ourselves - both large and small - that we would not be able to see in any other way.In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less'. He takes us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers worthwhile. Harford's characters range from the art forger who conned the Nazis to the stripper who fell in love with the most powerful congressman in Washington, to famous data detectives such as John Maynard Keynes, Daniel Kahneman and Florence Nightingale. He reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism.Using ten simple rules for understanding numbers - plus one golden rule - this extraordinarily insightful book shows how if we keep our wits about us, thinking carefully about the way numbers are sourced and presented, we can look around us and see with crystal clarity how the world adds up.
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The End of Alchemy : Money, Banking and the Future of the Global Economy
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- This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the underlying causes of the global financial crisis and the flaws within our banking system. Mervyn King, former governor of the Bank of England, presents revolutionary new concepts that challenge traditional notions of money and banking. Through his unique perspective as an actor in the crisis, King offers fresh insights and proposes thought-provoking ideas that will reshape your understanding of modern capitalism. Prepare to be enlightened and have your ideas about economics transformed.
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Martin Lindstrom
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Random
House
Brandwashed : Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to Buy
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Brandwashed Not since the 1957 bestselling classic The Hidden Persuaders has a book so nakedly exposed the the best-kept secrets of how companies manipulate, seduce, and dupe us into buying their brands and products. Here, bestselling author and marketing guru Martin Lindstrom pulls back the curtain on all the psychological tricks and machinations companies employ today to obscure the truth, manipulate our mi... Full description
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Ian Goldin, Chris Kutarna |
St.
Martin's
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Age of Discovery : Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance
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Age of Discovery could be a good read for those who are curious about the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid global change. This book takes a historical perspective, drawing parallels between the first Renaissance and our present era, highlighting the risks and rewards that come with discovery. If you're interested in understanding the interconnectedness of our world and how it shapes our lives, this book will provide valuable insights and inspire you to navigate the uncertainties of the future with wisdom and courage.
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William D. Cohan
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Allen
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Why Wall Street Matters
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- Why Wall Street Matters is a thought-provoking book that sheds light on the often misunderstood world of Wall Street. It unravels the crucial role that Wall Street plays in our daily lives, emphasizing the positive impact it has on our economy and society. Written by an experienced ex-banker, William D. Cohan, this book challenges the prevalent negative perceptions and calls for a balanced perspective. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the true significance of Wall Street, this book is a must-read.
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A definitive account of Indias international relations from an expert in the field.Indian diplomacy, a veteran told Shashi Tharoor many years ago, is like the love-making of an elephant: it is conducted at a very high level, accompanied by much bellowing, and the results are not known for two years. In this lively, informative and insightful work, the award-winning author and parliamentarian brilliantly demonstrates how Indian diplomacy has become sprightlier since then and where it needs to focus in the world of the 21st century. Explaining why foreign policy matters to an India focused on its own domestic transformation, Tharoor surveys Indias major international relationships in detail, evokes the countrys soft power and its global responsibilities, analyses the workings of the Ministry of External Affairs, Parliament and public opinion on the shaping of policy, and offers his thoughts on a contemporary new grand strategy for the nation, arguing that India must move beyond non-alignment to multi-alignment. His book offers a clear-eyed vision of an India now ready to assume new global responsibility in the contemporary world. Pax Indica is another substantial achievement from one of the finest Indian authors of our times.
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Daniel Coyle
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Random
House
Uk
The Culture Code - The Secrets Of Highly Successful Groups
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The Culture Code reveals the secrets of some of the best teams in the world – from Pixar to Google to US Navy SEALs – explaining the three skills such groups have mastered in order to generate trust and a willingness to collaborate. Combining cutting-edge science, on-the-ground insight and practical ideas for action, it offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded.
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James Rickards
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Portfolio
The New Case for Gold
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This book is a must-read for those who want to understand the importance of gold as a tool for preserving wealth. James Rickards provides a historical and theoretical perspective on the role of gold in international finance and argues that a return to the gold standard is inevitable. His insights on potential market volatility and central banking policies make a compelling case for purchasing gold as a hedge against economic collapse. This book is especially relevant for investors, bankers, and anyone interested in alternative forms of currency.
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Bharat Anand
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Random
House
The Content Trap
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The Content Trap is a must-read for anyone looking to succeed in the digital age. Anand provides insightful anecdotes and research that emphasizes the importance of fostering connectivity over creating content. His approach challenges traditional beliefs about business and offers a new perspective on digital transformation. The book is ideal for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve and understand the interconnectedness of our digital world.
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Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein |
Hachette
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Noise : A Flaw in Human Judgment
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Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients — or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed the same crime. Suppose that different food inspectors give different ratings to indistinguishable restaurants — or that when a company is handling customer complaints, the resolution depends on who happens to be handling the particular complaint. Now imagine that the same doctor, the same judge, the same inspector, or the same company official make different decisions, depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday. These are examples of noise: variability in judgments that should be identical. In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein show how noise helps produce errors in many fields, including medicine, law, public health, economic forecasting, food safety, forensic science, bail verdicts, child protection, strategy, performance reviews and personnel selection. And although noise can be found wherever people make judgments and decisions, individuals and organizations alike commonly ignore to its role in their judgments and in their actions. They show “noise neglect.” With a few simple remedies, people can reduce both noise and bias, and so make far better decisions. Packed with new ideas, and drawing on the same kind of diligent, insightful research that made Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge groundbreaking New York Times and international bestsellers, Noise explains how and why humans are so susceptible to noise in judgment — and what we can do about it.
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Moody
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When Helping Hurts : How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor... and Yourself
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"When Helping Hurts" provides a fresh perspective on poverty alleviation. The book helps readers understand the various forms of poverty and the most effective ways to help those in need. It emphasizes a holistic approach that focuses on people's assets rather than their needs. The numerous real-life examples and reflection exercises make it a practical tool for people who work with the poor or in missions. A must-read for anyone who wants to make a real difference in the world!
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Nation
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Death of the Liberal Class
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This book is a must-read for those interested in politics and political theory, especially those frustrated with failed democracy. Hedges presents a comprehensive analysis of the failure of the liberal class to represent the people. He highlights five pillars of the liberal establishment and expertly demonstrates how each institution sold out their constituents, becoming more concerned with status and privilege than progress and justice. Hedges’ most unique and distinctive feature is his ability to provide a scathing critique of the liberal establishment, while also presenting a compelling solution for societal change.
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Twelve
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What the world can learn from Israel's meteoric economic success.Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel -- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.
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Mary Buffett
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Pocket
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The Tao of Warren Buffett : Warren Buffett's Words of Wisdom
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