Future Economics

A riveting audiobook about the dramatic changes that will transform the world as we know it. Americans are anxious about the future - the world's and their own. Rosenberg explains the enormous political, economic, and spiritual changes that are underway in the world's most important countries. He answers why these changes are happening, what they mean, and provides insights from exclusive interviews with world leaders.

Surviving the Future is a story drawn from the fertile ground of the late David Fleming's extraordinary Lean Logic: A Dictionary for the Future and How to Survive It. That hardback consists of 404 interlinked dictionary entries, inviting listeners to choose their own path through its radical vision. Recognizing that Lean Logic's sheer size and unusual structure can be daunting, Fleming's long-time collaborator Shaun Chamberlin has selected and edited one of these potential narratives to create Surviving the Future.

This book attempts to explain the development experience of a post-colonial state against the backdrop of ever-shifting ideas about growth and then presents a plan of action to accelerate its rate of economic growth. .Divided into thirteen chapters, it starts with recounting the initial conditions at the time of her independence; acute shortages of physical, financial and economic resources at its disposal, the administrative handicaps, the abysmal state of infrastructure, etc. It then examines in a bit of detail, the efforts made during the seven decades of her existence as an independent ...

We live in an era of soaring corporate profits and anemic wage gains, one in which low-paid jobs and blighted blue-collar communities have become a common feature of our nation’s landscape. Behind these trends lies a little-discussed problem: the decades-long decline in worker power. Award-winning journalist and author Steven Greenhouse guides us through the key episodes and trends in history that are essential to understanding some of our nation’s most pressing problems.

In a world of self-driving cars and big data, smart algorithms and Siri, we know that artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day. Though all these nifty devices and programs might make our lives easier, they're also well on their way to making "good" jobs obsolete. A computer winning Jeopardy might seem like a trivial, if impressive, feat, but the same technology is making paralegals redundant as it undertakes electronic discovery, and is soon to do the same for radiologists.

Something is wrong with our banking system. We all sense that, but Mervyn King knows it firsthand; his 10 years at the helm of the Bank of England, including at the height of the financial crisis, revealed profound truths about the mechanisms of our capitalist society. In The End of Alchemy, he offers us an essential work about the history and future of money and banking, the keys to modern finance.

Economics is being revolutionized to the point it's becoming obsolete. With production techniques and technology allowing man to extract exponentially more wealth from finite resources, nearly all our earthly wants and desires are satisfied making the concept of “wealth” and “money” obsolete. But while you'd think such an economic miracle would be celebrated, humans are forever petty, forever greedy, and forever jealous. And instead of enjoying a life of leisure nearly every first-worlder is practically guaranteed to enjoy, most seethe with envy over the petty and minor differences ...

Unlock the secrets to shaping tomorrow with Building the Future, an essential eBook that delves into the transformative power of infrastructure. Embark on a journey through history and explore how strategic investments have long served as the backbone of economic growth. From ancient roads to modern highways, understand the historical significance and ongoing relevance of infrastructure in driving prosperity. Discover the various types of infrastructure that sustain our societies, from the tangible physical structures that connect communities, to the digital networks that link us all in the...

Introducing the ultimate guide to mastering the art of forecasting economic growth! Whether you're an aspiring economist or a seasoned investor, "The Art of Forecasting Economic Growth" is your go-to source for unlocking the secrets of economic forecasting. This comprehensive eBook takes you on a journey through 19 chapters, each designed to give you a deep understanding of the factors that influence economic growth. From the importance of economic indicators to the effects of government policies, international trade, and environmental factors, this eBook covers all the essential topics. ...

In January 2015, Yanis Varoufakis, an economics professor teaching in Austin, Texas, was elected to the Greek parliament with more votes than any other member of parliament. He was appointed finance minister, and, in the whirlwind five months that followed, everything he had warned about was confirmed as the "troika" (the European Central Bank, International Monetary Fund, and European Commission) stonewalled his efforts to resolve Greece's economic crisis.

Economic growth isn't working, and it cannot be made to work. Offering a counter-history of how economic growth emerged in the context of colonialism, fossil-fueled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future Is Degrowth argues that the ideology of growth conceals the rising inequalities and ecological destructions associated with capitalism, and points to desirable alternatives to it.

It is no exaggeration to say that venture capital has been central to the greatest legal creation of wealth anywhere and has enabled much of the world we live in, yet we know surprisingly little about this strange tribe of financiers. In The Power Law, Sebastian Mallaby turns his unprecedented access to the industry's central players into a riveting, character-driven account of venture capital and the world it has made.

Looking for a guide to help you navigate economic recessions and come out on top?Look no further than our new eBook, packed with 20 comprehensive chapters designed to prepare you for any financial downturn. With tips on financial planning, budgeting, reducing debt, building emergency funds, and more, this eBook offers invaluable guidance on how to recession-proof your finances. Plus, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of investing, creating multiple income streams, and even maximizing government benefits during a recession. With tools to help you manage your finances and the ...

For over two-hundred years, capitalist systems have overtaken the global economy, spreading near-universal growth and opening the floodgates for limitless human potential. Yet something is going terribly wrong in the world economy. National bestselling author George Gilder explains how economics is not an incentive system but an information system. Redefining capitalism for the modern age, he reveals how free enterprise is a mind driven system, material resources are essentially as infinite as atoms, and what governs economic growth is human creativity.

Artificial Intelligence in Practice is a fascinating look into how companies use AI and machine learning to solve problems. Presenting 50 case studies of actual situations, this book demonstrates practical applications to issues faced by businesses around the globe. The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond research labs and computer science departments and made its way into the mainstream business environment. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are cited as the most important modern business trends to drive success.

WELCOME TO NIGERIA! BEHOLD! THE ORIGIN, PEOPLE, CULTURE AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES “Again, permit me to start here by saying that, what Nigerians, Africans and the world needed now, is the abundance of unharnessed local resources that could catalyze the advancement and transformation of our world,” In my other precious books on: “ WHAT CAN AFRICA OFFERS TO THE WORLD?” and “ MOVING AFFRICA FORWARD- THE PATHWAY TO THE AFRICA OF OUR DREAM,”I highlighted the abundantly endowed natural, human, minerals, agricultural, renewable energy and Digital technologies that are found in Africa ...

In Value(s), Carney offers a roadmap out of this chaos and towards a better, fairer society. This moment could be an opportunity for change, for overhaul. We cannot go on as we have, something must change. Drawing on a truly international perspective, this book offers a blueprint for how we can channel the dynamism of the market to transform intractable global problems into opportunities. And in so doing build a better world for all.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young listeners a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

The New York Times best-selling author heralds the future of business in Free. In his revolutionary best seller, The Long Tail, Chris Anderson demonstrated how the online marketplace creates niche markets, allowing products and consumers to connect in a way that has never been possible before. Now, in Free, he makes the compelling case that, in many instances, businesses can profit more from giving things away than they can by charging for them.

AFRICA RISING: Dawn is Breaking Over Africa - The future belongs to those who best invest their resources toward their own visions of sustainable development. For many Africans raised throughout the Diaspora of the West, Dawn is Breaking Over Africa. Our challenge is to educate as many as possible to create the enough momentum to turn the tide of history. We have plenty of capital resources. We are skilled in every aspect of technological nation-building International travel is easier and cheaper than ever. Via the Internet, we are instantly tuned into every location on the planet where ...