Modern Economics

Based upon the premise that mankind experienced virtually zero economic growth from the dawn of time until 1820, this provocative, big-picture book identifies the four conditions necessary for sustained economic progress - property rights, scientific rationalism, capital markets, and communications and transportation technology - and then analyzes their gradual appearance and impact throughout every corner of the globe.

After surviving a nuclear blast, Andrew and Jennifer board one of the submarines that are taking the remaining civilians to a safe location. But the warfare is just beginning.

Step into the heart of Texan tradition with "Harvesting Connections," a comprehensive dive into the evolving world of hay farming in the iconic state of Texas. This insightful eBook takes you on a journey through the verdant fields that form the bedrock of Texas agriculture, without which the tapestry of rural life would be vastly different. Embark on an exploration that begins with the historical roots of hay cultivation in Texas, unraveling how this staple crop has become the lifeblood that sustains local economies and livestock alike. Discover the diverse varieties of hay, each with its ...

Discover the secrets of resilient ranching in one of America's most challenging yet rewarding landscapes with "Thriving on the Range." This comprehensive guide unlocks the potential of Utah's diverse environments to revolutionize your approach to farming and livestock management. Set yourself up for success right from the start by delving into the heart of Utah's varied ecosystems. Learn to adapt to altitude, manage water wisely in arid regions, and foster pasture health through native vegetation. With strategic insights and practical know-how, you'll turn environmental challenges into your...

Dévoilez les Secrets de l'Économie : Explorez les Piliers du Monde Actuel. Plongez dans un voyage captivant et accessible à tous pour découvrir les principes qui régissent l'économie.

Just as the steam engine and the railroads were the cog of the Industrial Revolution, blockchain is the cog in the next Internet revolution and that time is now! Be part of the next advancement of technology that's not mainstream yet. The blockchain revolution is here! Learn everything you need to know about blockchain and how you can get involve in the next digital ecosystem.

What if there was a book that takes away the stress and worry of guessing how your customers or clients will act? In What Is the Modern Economic System, the author teaches you how to spot cycles within the economy and use it to your advantage. The book will help you understand how to use the economic market to grow any business. In What Is the Modern Economic System: How Can You Use It to Grow Your Business, basic economic principles are taught to increase the knowledge of all entrepreneurs.

More than any other technology, cars have transformed our culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music and literature; they have, by their need for roads, bridges, filling stations, huge factories and global supply chains, re-engineered the world.

Transcending Capitalism explains why many influential mid-century American social theorists came to believe it was no longer meaningful to describe modern Western society as "capitalist", but instead preferred alternatives such as "postcapitalist" society, "postindustrial" society, or the "technological" society.

For better or for worse, China's economy is the largest in the world. They have had the largest car market in the world for almost two decades, and the largest banks in the world for just as long. Many economists will point out that the sky is falling and that the rest of the world is doomed, which is partially true. Many analysts feel this has resulted from a lack of competitiveness and believe that democracy and capitalism are showing their age. One has to concede that this thinking is correct to some extent, but in reality, the brunt of China's growth, political might, and sphere of ...

"America at the Crossroads: Parallels with the Roman Empire’s Fall" explores the economic, military, political, and social factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire, drawing comparisons with modern-day America.

Uncomplicating Financial Education: Master Your Finances and Build a Prosperous Future! Achieve the freedom and security you've always dreamed of with this complete guide to financial education.

Who can foretell India's future? Mr. Joshi is a fortune teller in a slum in south Delhi who uses a soothsaying green parrot to make predictions. When Adam Roberts visited him in 2012, Joshi's parrot declared that India was destined to become the most powerful nation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Through vivid storytelling and insight, Superfast Primetime Ultimate Nation examines the problems and promises of fast-growing India to reveal how it might reach its full potential and become, as Mr. Joshi's parrot predicted, a truly powerful nation.

Woher kommt das Geld? Wieso ist es meist knapp und in Krisen auf einmal schier unbegrenzt verfügbar? Weshalb gibt es die erbitterten Kämpfe zwischen den beiden großen Lagern der Keynesianer und der Neoklassiker? Woher nimmt die Bundesregierung in Zeiten von Corona auf einmal Hunderte Milliarden von Euro? Anschaulich und für ein breites Publikum erklärt Monika Stemmer die Formen der Geldschöpfung, die Rolle des Staates mit seinem Währungsmonopol und das Konzept der Modern Monetary Theorie (MMT).

Warrior Ways focuses on the lore produced by modern American warriors, illuminating the ways in which members of the armed services creatively express the complex experience of military life. In short, lively essays, contributors to the volume, all of whom have close personal or professional relationships to the military, examine battlefield talismans, personal narrative (storytelling), “Jody calls” (marching and running cadences), slang, homophobia and transgressive humor, music, and photography, among other cultural expressions.

Embark on a captivating journey through time with "From Serf to Citizen" as author Benjamin Miller, armed with a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise, delves into the fascinating interplay between medieval structures and contemporary society. Unveiling the historical tapestry of serfdom, Miller skillfully navigates through the annals of time to provide a rich understanding of the roots that have shaped our modern world.

It is no secret; housing has reached unprecedented levels of unaffordability. Anybody participating in or paying attention to this market has likely been taken aback by the current state of affairs. Why is this happening? Who is to blame? Can we expect it to settle down? These are but a few of the questions answered in this exciting book about the current state of the housing market. Filled with both analytical data and anecdotes alike, you can come away with a new depth of understanding into the differing aspects affecting our housing market.

This audiobook was originally inspired by Harry Truman, who said, "Give me a one-handed economist!" As an empiricist I advocate that no ideology is right or wrong but that conditions and data are all that should drive our policymaking decisions. Every policy has a place where it will or will not work. My view on economic policymaking and world poverty is unique to the literature, since it is precisely opposite to Harry Truman's desire. The world is complex; Harry Truman needed a Three Handed Economist; one hand was never enough.

The financial crisis was no doubt a recession, and some would say a depression; everyone wants to sugarcoat it. Academics want to nitpick and perform magic tricks with the numbers and say it was only a recession. The reality is, no one has seen this before. It was clear, the game had changed. The old definition of what a recession was is no longer sufficient to express what happened. But yet, nothing has really changed. Proof of this can be seen in how the financial world has handled the crisis.

Through meticulous research, author Gini Graham Scott paints a stark portrait of this growing division in modern society, drawing surprising accurate parallels to the Middle Ages and telling how our present course is ripe for social and political upheaval.