Economic Conditions

Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the best seller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century....

Since its U.S. debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America....

Master the Craft: Discover the foundational techniques for crafting stunning jewelry and unique handmade items that stand out in the market. From beading and wire wrapping to resin art and polymer clay, you'll gain the skills needed to create professional-quality pieces.

Ray Dalio, the legendary investor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Principles—whose books have sold more than five million copies worldwide—shares his unique template for how debt crises work and principles for dealing with them well....

Stephanie Kelton's brilliant exploration of modern monetary theory (MMT) dramatically changes our understanding of how we can best deal with crucial issues ranging from poverty and inequality to creating jobs....

Universal basic income. A 15-hour workweek. Open borders. Does it sound too good to be true? One of Europe's leading young thinkers shows how we can build an ideal world today....

A New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on market risk argues that seismic shifts in the global economy will trigger a multi-trillion-dollar migration of wealth, tracing the fateful decisions that created this crisis—and outlines new rules of investing for the forward-thinking....

One of the biggest questions of the financial crisis has not been answered until now: What happened at Lehman Brothers and why was it allowed to fail, with aftershocks that rocked the global economy? Listen to find out more....

Why do Israelis have among the world’s highest life expectancies and lowest rates of “deaths of despair” from suicide and substance abuse? Why is Israel’s population young and growing while all other wealthy democracies are aging and shrinking?....

Todo mundo imagina as bolsas de valores mais ou menos da mesma forma: pessoas nervosas na sala do pregão, gritando sem parar, agitando braços e empunhando telefones. Mas essa imagem já era....

An extraordinary mythology has grown up around the Third Reich that hovers over political and moral debate even today. Adam Tooze's controversial book challenges the conventional economic interpretations of that period....

In Selling in a Crisis, the world's most sought-after sales trainer Jeb Blount delivers an essential blueprint for staying motivated, keeping your pipeline full, increasing sales, retaining your customers, and advancing your career in times of uncertainty and change....

Writing in response to the growing anti-Chinese sentiment and alarmed by the threat of war, Dr. David Daokui Li pulls from his wealth of firsthand experience to demystify contemporary Chinese society and advocate for understanding between China and the West.

From bestselling author and NYU business school professor Scott Galloway comes an urgent examination of the future of our nation—and how we got here....

Throughout history, technological change — whether it takes the form of agricultural improvements in the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, or today’s artificial intelligence — has been viewed as a main driver of prosperity, working in the public interest.

Former New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, where the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice any way they can--except ways that threaten the social order and their position atop it....

Americana takes us on a 400-year journey of the spirit of innovation and ambition through a series of Next Big Things....

In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the great transformation of the Industrial Revolution.

In the last decade, No Logo has become an international phenomenon and a cultural manifesto for the critics of unfettered capitalism worldwide. As America faces a second economic depression, Klein's analysis of our corporate and branded world is as timely and powerful as ever....

Here is the intimate, fly-on-the wall tale of the decline and fall of an America icon....

Political economist Nicholas Eberstadt shows that while "unemployment" has gone down, America's work rate is also lower today than a generation ago....

A masterful account of today's money culture, showing how the underpricing of risk leads to catastrophe....

Christophe Guilluy, a French geographer, makes the case that France has become an "American society" - one that is both increasingly multicultural and increasingly unequal....

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the landmark Freakonomics, comes this curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the world....

This audiobook narrated by Minouche Shafik provides an urgent rethinking of how we can better support each other to thrive....

Africa is the world’s poorest continent and, arguably, its richest. In The Looting Machine, Tom Burgis takes listeners on a gripping journey into the world of the magnates and militiamen, the despots and jet-setting executives who gorge on Africa’s vast stocks of oil, gas, metals, and precious stones. Combining deep reporting with an action-packed narrative, Burgis presents a blistering investigation of the plunder of a continent and the terrible human toll.

The global financial system wasn’t disrupted overnight—it rotted slowly from the inside. While Wall Street gorged on leverage and central banks played god with inflation targets, a silent monetary revolution was already underway. The Bitcoin Shift charts how Bitcoin went from fringe experiment to institutional foundation, not as a speculative asset but as the world’s next financial base layer. This isn’t another Bitcoin hype manual. It’s a forensic chronicle of how governments, regulators, and banks first fought—and then quietly embraced—the hardest money ever invented. From ...

Hard Reset is not another self-congratulatory prepper manual or breathless survivalist fantasy. It is a brutally practical guide to preparing your home and your family for the realities of long-term economic collapse—written for people who are burned out, skeptical, and sick of being told to just "stay positive." This book strips away false hope, hollow advice, and performative optimism. In its place, it offers clarity, competence, and quiet defiance. You won’t find vague encouragement or impractical homesteading dreams here. Instead, you’ll find direct guidance on how to secure food,...

So, You Want to Become an Expat? Escape the ordinary and unlock a life of freedom, adventure, and lower living costs—anywhere in the world. Whether you're dreaming of retiring on a beach in Mexico, working remotely from a café in Portugal, or simply breaking free from the stress of life back home, this easy-to-follow guide gives you everything you need to confidently move abroad. You’ll discover: How to choose the perfect country for your lifestyle and budget Visa and residency secrets (including retirement and digital nomad options) How to earn income legally from anywhere in the ...

A searing and comprehensive indictment of modern finance, The Captured Republic is a powerful, meticulously researched examination of how a cartel of Wall Street megabanks has systematically dismantled financial regulations, captured the mechanisms of government, and set the stage for the next global economic crisis. This ambitious work delivers a clear and compelling thesis: that the American republic has been compromised by a handful of financial institutions which have institutionalized moral hazard and turned the state into a guarantor for their private risk-taking. With the sharp prose...

What happens when the most trusted currency in the world loses its throne? The God Candle is a bold, unflinching examination of the U.S. dollar’s decline and the parallel rise of Bitcoin and gold as rival monetary anchors. From the collapse of the petrodollar system to the quiet desperation of central banks, this book exposes the deep fractures in a global financial system built on debt, illusion, and confidence that can no longer be sustained. Authoritatively written for the serious reader, this book traces how decades of reckless monetary policy and geopolitical overreach led to ...

For most of the twentieth century, America didn’t just lead the world—it defined it. From Hollywood blockbusters and blue jeans to democracy promotion and elite universities, U.S. influence radiated through culture, diplomacy, and credibility. This was soft power: the ability to shape global behavior not by coercion, but by example. And it worked—until it didn’t. Soft Power: America’s Greatest Asset—And How We’re Throwing It Away is a razor-sharp, thirty-chapter examination of how the United States built unrivaled global influence—and how it's now dismantling it in real time...

What happens when the world’s dominant superpower begins to lose not just its influence—but the trust of its allies, the credibility of its currency, and the cohesion of its own institutions? Unraveled: The Death of Globalization and the Fall of America delivers a gripping, deeply researched account of how American hegemony quietly fractured from within. This isn't a story of sudden collapse. It’s a forensic dissection of the slow, deliberate dismantling of the postwar order—engineered not by enemies, but by decades of political short-termism, elite self-dealing, and institutional ...

Providing an impartial outlook, Insights to Nearshoring offers distinctive perspectives on the current resurgence of manufacturing, services, and supply chains redirecting towards the Americas. Backed by facts and personal encounters, Gubio presents a fresh lens through which to view the countries, cultures, and individuals affected by the nearshoring trend.

The global economy is more fragile than ever. With rising inflation, exploding national debt, failing banks, and increasing political unrest, the warning signs are clear. The next economic collapse is not a question of if — but when. Are you ready? In How to Survive Economic Collapse & The Next Great Depression, Shahzad Kayani delivers a complete survival guide for navigating financial disasters, food shortages, hyperinflation, government overreach, and civil unrest.