Modern Money

Life sometimes seems illogical. Individuals do strange things: take drugs, have unprotected sex, mug each other. Love seems irrational, and so does divorce. On a larger scale, life seems no fairer or easier to fathom - why do some neighborhoods thrive and others become ghettos? Why is racism so persistent? Why is your idiot boss paid a fortune for sitting behind a mahogany altar? Thorny questions, and you might be surprised to hear the answers coming from an economist.

This isn't your average restaurant business book. Burns fearlessly dives headfirst into the brutal truth of what's been holding restaurants back from greatness. No more sugar-coating or industry double-speak–it's time for a savage wake-up call!

In Behold the Leviathan: The Unusual Rise of Modern India, Saurabh Mukherjea and Nandita Rajhansa provide a gripping picture of how 1.5 billion Indians are combining to spectacular effect to create a range of social and economic outcomes which have no precedent in any emerging economy. For example, India now has as many chess grandmasters as the United States, and the expertise of its scientists has guided India's space modules to the dark side of the moon, a feat no other country has achieved.

Dive into an engaging and comprehensible journey through the principles that govern the economy. Build a solid foundation in economics, from basic concepts to the latest trends.

Imagine trying to pay for coffee with Bitcoin, but you're not sure if you're getting a fair trade. Or perhaps, you've just overheard a friend talking excitedly about their Bitcoin investments, leaving you puzzled and a bit left out. Maybe you've even attempted to read up on Bitcoin, only to find yourself lost in a sea of jargon and complex explanations. It's not your fault—today's fast-paced, tech-heavy world can make Bitcoin seem more like a mystery than a real opportunity. For many, the challenge doesn't stop at understanding; it's about truly integrating this revolutionary currency ...

MILLENNIAL MILLIONAIRE IS THE BOOK THAT WILL MAKE YOU RICH, REGARDLESS OF YOUR FINANCIAL STARTING POINT. In this refreshingly straightforward how-to guide, 29-year-old author and self-made millionaire Blake Konrardy delivers the step-by-step process to quickly accumulate wealth in the modern age. You have the power to get rich. It’s time to unlock that power. Millennial Millionaire will show you: How to take immediate control of your financial life, making small changes to go from zero to $1 million net worth How to increase your income by 50% or more, with precise steps and scripts to ...

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces - including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development.

The story of the "Lentil Underground" begins on a 280-acre homestead rooted in America's Great Plains: the Oien family farm. Forty years ago, corporate agribusiness told small farmers like the Oiens to "get big or get out." But 27-year-old David Oien decided to take a stand, becoming the first in his conservative Montana county to plant a radically different crop: organic lentils. Unlike the chemically dependent grains American farmers had been told to grow, lentils make their own fertilizer and tolerate variable climates, so their farmers aren't beholden to industrial methods.

You don’t need to be an influencer to make an impact. You just need the right stories and the guts to tell them. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to share your business without sounding like a walking sales pitch, you’re not alone. Most network marketers are never taught how to sell in a way that feels natural, honest, and powerful. That ends now. In Story-Selling for the Modern MLM Leader, Sydney Brown breaks down exactly how to use storytelling to grow your income, your influence, and your confidence. Inside, you’ll learn: The 10 story types that every network marketer needs (with...

In these times of soaring prices and unpredictable economic shifts, "10 Ideas to Save 10% in 10 Minutes" emerges as a beacon of hope for middle-class families. Are you grappling with the tightening grip of inflation? This book is not just a collection of saving strategies; it's a lifeline designed to navigate the rising costs of living without compromising quality of life.

The Number That Killed Us finally tells the "greatest story never told": how a mysterious financial risk measurement model has ruled the world for two decades and how it repeatedly, and severely, caused market, economic, and social turmoil. This model was the key factor behind the unleashing of the cataclysmic credit crisis that erupted in 2007 and which the effects are still being felt around the world.

Written for Millennials and Gen Z listeners looking to change their attitude toward money management, The Modern Money Manifesto is a savvy and no-nonsense guide to navigating every step of financial life.

So, how can someone become wealthy, build assets, reduce financial stress, and retire early? The short answer is, investing! Investing is the best way to grow your wealth, achieve financial goals, and take control of your life and choices.

The world economy defies comprehension. A continuously changing system of immense complexity, it offers over 10 billion distinct products and services, doubles in size every 15 years, and links almost every one of the planet's seven billion people. How can we make sense of this bewildering system on which our lives depend? From the tally stick to Bitcoin, the canal lock to the jumbo jet, each invention in Tim Harford's fascinating new book has its own curious, surprising and memorable story, a vignette against a grand backdrop.

Investing is a great way to start building wealth and achieving your financial goals, no matter your age or previous experience. But it also comes with its share of risks, and it’s easy to lose all your money if you don’t know what you’re doing.

The other half of the “Modern Money Mindset” duology, The Modern Investor is a step-by-step guide to dispelling confusion about and getting immediate hands-on experience with 5 kinds of investing, intended to be read in under 2 hours, for all financial backgrounds. Longtime investor Brian Zuniga breaks down the inner workings and mechanics behind finance and investing, to show how to use your disposable income to grow your wealth and plan for your retirement.

In The Company, the largely unknown history of the joint-stock company is presented by the editors of Economist. One of history's greatest catalysts, the joint-stock company has dramatically changed the way human beings live, work, and conduct business. With companies now affecting the world on a global scale, it is more pressing than ever before to understand this driving force.

Modern Value Investing: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying Timeless Principles in Today's Market is the ultimate guide for investors looking to master the art of value investing. In this book, you will discover the timeless principles of value investing, as well as how to apply them to today's rapidly changing market.

Are you struggling to save money for important expenses? Do you find yourself always short of cash and unable to afford the finer things in life? Would you like to be able to start building savings and investments? My name is Dan McMann, and I am a veteran financial advisor with over 16 years of experience working with clients and their children. With this book, you will have all the knowledge and tools you need to get started on the path to financial freedom.

In April 2020, the United States will embark on what has been called "the largest peacetime mobilization in American history": the decennial population census. It is part of a tradition of counting people that goes back at least three millennia and now spans the globe. In The Sum of the People, data scientist Andrew Whitby traces the remarkable history of the census, from ancient China and the Roman Empire, through revolutionary America and Nazi-occupied Europe, to the steps of the Supreme Court.