Economics

Freakonomics for criminal justice, The Science of Second Chances presents a groundbreaking approach to criminal justice reform, revealing how small-scale interventions can reduce people’s chances of reoffending and break the incarceration cycle. When criminal justice expert Jennifer Doleac...

This powerful follow-up to How to Master the Art of Selling—with over 2 million copies sold—takes your selling capabilities to the next level. Perfect for evolving sales professionals, it provides the refined tools you need to stay mentally resilient, communicate with impact, and read the room like a pro.

"The best, the liveliest and most illuminating" account of Rockefeller, Morgan, and the other men who seized American economic power after the Civil War (The New Republic). John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, E. H. Harriman, Jay Gould, Henry Clay Frick...

From an award-winning professor of economics, an accessible and comprehensive introduction to what causes, and what can address, increases in the cost of living.

Klickzahlen, Fitnesstracker, Bestsellerlisten, Politikerrankings: Unsere Gesellschaft ist besessen von Scores. Der Philosoph C. Thi Nguyen deckt auf, wie Scores zu einem der prägendsten Werkzeuge unserer Zeit geworden sind – und warum wir dringend ihre Wirkungsweise verstehen müssen. Nguyen demonstriert an lebensnahen Beispielen, dass diese scheinbar harmlosen Zahlen uns tatsächlich dazu verleiten, fremde Werte unhinterfragt zu übernehmen. Wenn aber in unserer Beziehung zu unserer Gesundheit, unseren Jobs oder Lieblingsbeschäftigungen nur noch Scores zählen, verarmt unser Leben.

'Captivating, mind-boggling and deeply disturbing' – Maureen Freely 'Humane, thoughtful and urgent — this book will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, but also make you burn with rage' – Dr Mary Wellesley A thought-provoking deep dive into the global fertility industry and the...

You can tell a great deal about the modern world by turning an everyday object over in your hands and reading the small print. A phone case, a kettle, a child’s toy, a set of headphones, a pack of socks, a kitchen timer, a car part, a rechargeable torch, a cable, a cheap drill, a Christmas decoration, a novelty mug, a watch strap, a hairdryer. The range is so ordinary that it becomes invisible. We barely register it anymore.

Make pricing problems a thing of the past. You have a fantastic product that customers love, but you are struggling to monetize it properly. No matter how much time you spend looking for answers, you still feel like you’re in the dark. Few things have a greater impact on revenue, retention, and conversion than pricing. Yet most subscription companies leave money on the table because they haven’t properly addressed the issue. In The 100-Page Subscription Pricing Book, Felix Mörée shows founders, executives, and professionals like you how to unlock your product’s full potential.

Economics Explained: Markets, Incentives, Growth, Inequality, and Public Policy for Thoughtful Readers is a clear, accessible guide to understanding how modern economies actually work. Designed for curious readers who want economic ideas without jargon or rigid ideology, this book breaks down essential concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, competition, money, banking, economic growth, inequality, taxation, and global trade in plain language. Whether you are a student, professional, entrepreneur, or engaged citizen, this book provides the tools to think more clearly about everyday ...

The Empire of Business by Andrew Carnegie offers timeless lessons on ambition, enterprise, and the true wealth of character. Carnegie, one of history’s most influential industrialists, shares insights into building successful enterprises while emphasizing integrity, vision, and leadership. The book explores how determination, strategic thinking, and ethical conduct shape both personal and professional success, providing readers with practical guidance for achieving long-term growth and influence. This simplified and illustrated edition brings Carnegie’s classic wisdom to modern readers,...

In Economic Reality delivers a clear, no-nonsense guide to how the world actually works—not how we wish it worked. Inspired by the tradition of Thomas Sowell's Basic Economics, this book strips away ideology, jargon, and comforting myths to reveal the core principles that govern scarcity, incentives, trade, and human behavior.

The Structural Shift: How U.S. Demographics Will Reshape Markets and Investment Strategy Most investors spend their time reacting to short-term headlines — interest rate decisions, quarterly earnings, political events, and market volatility. But the most powerful forces shaping financial markets are often the slowest. Demographics. Over the coming decades, the United States will experience one of the most important structural transitions in its economic history. Aging populations, declining fertility, and shifting immigration dynamics are gradually transforming the foundations of economic...

Die Generation Debts ist die Generation, die alles bezahlen muss. Es bauen sich in einer alternden Gesellschaft verdeckte Schulden in Billionenhöhe im Hintergrund auf. Die Boomer-Generation, die jetzt in Rente geht, hat diese Lasten aufgetürmt und will jetzt versorgt werden. Die Regierung und der Deutsche Bundestag schauen tatenlos zu.

Conspiración del Crédito es una lectura obligatoria para quienes desean descubrir la verdad detrás del sistema crediticio moderno. Con la información más cruda y completa que jamás encontrarás sobre el crédito, este libro ofrece respuestas impactantes a preguntas que pocos se atreven a formular: ¿por qué las agencias de crédito quieren que tengas un mal puntaje? ¿Y por qué el crédito parece estar diseñado principalmente para las personas de bajos recursos?

En Todos los males del Reino Unido: La decadencia de la primera nación moderna, Bernd Riemann realiza un examen clínico y contundente de la podredumbre estructural que actualmente está degradando a la primera nación moderna. Rompiendo con la retórica cortoplacista de la clase política británica, el libro revela una nación que se enfrenta a crisis profundas que no pueden resolverse mediante el vocabulario actual de la política de Westminster. Desde el desierto de productividad hasta el colapso del contrato social, esta obra sirve como hoja de ruta diagnóstica para cualquiera que ...

In the aftermath of Louis XIV's death, France teetered on the edge of bankruptcy. The nation's coffers were empty, its credit destroyed, and its future uncertain. Into this desperate situation stepped an extraordinary figure: John Law—mathematician, gambler, financial theorist, and perhaps the most audacious economic visionary in history.

Everything Wrong with the United Kingdom: The Decay of the First Modern Nation The United Kingdom is no longer merely under strain; it is being liquidated to fund a model of managed decline. In Everything Wrong with the United Kingdom, Bernd Riemann provides a clinical, hard-hitting examination of the structural rot currently hollowing out the first modern nation. Moving beyond the short-term rhetorical skirmishes of the British political class, the book reveals a nation facing deep-seated crises that cannot be solved through the current vocabulary of Westminster politics. From the ...

You’re working harder than ever, so why does the finish line keep moving further away? It’s time to stop blaming yourself for a system that was redesigned without your input and finally learn how to stop the slide. Millions of hardworking people feel it every single day, but they rarely say it out loud: something in the economy simply doesn't add up anymore. You wake up early, you work the long hours, you take on the extra responsibilities, and you follow every rule you were ever taught about "success." Yet, despite doing everything right, the finish line feels like it’s being dragged...

Smart Strategies for Real Estate is a practical, insight-driven guide for investors seeking to build lasting wealth through informed and disciplined real estate decision-making. Designed for both aspiring and experienced investors, this book moves beyond speculation and shortcuts to focus on the strategic principles that drive sustainable success across changing market conditions. At its core, the book emphasizes that real estate investing is a business—one that requires clear goals, market understanding, and consistent execution.

Prediction markets synthesize scattered information about the future into real-time odds, revealing how people think, decide, and influence one another under uncertainty. This book argues that platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are not merely betting sites—they are living laboratories where psychology, money, and social influence intersect. Through a conversational, accessible lens, readers will learn how prices encode probability, how incentives steer decision-making in adults and children, and how market design, cognitive biases, ethics, and probabilistic thinking shape policy, ...

La mayoría de las personas pasan toda su vida preparándose para morir sin darse cuenta, y aunque me encanta la competencia, es un hecho que la mayor parte de la riqueza acumulada a lo largo de la vida se vende prácticamente por una miseria en ventas de bienes al morir, ya que quienes reciben escasas herencias se dedican a vivir sus vidas sin preocuparse por la pérdida de vidas humanas ni por los buitres que rondan para repartirse la poca riqueza que queda del difunto. Es un hecho, se sea rico o pobre, que la mayoría de las experiencias al final de la vida son bastante similares, ya que...

Geld anlegen wirkt kompliziert – ist es aber nicht, wenn du die richtigen Prinzipien kennst. Dieses Buch zeigt dir Schritt für Schritt, wie du ETFs und Indexfonds wirklich verstehst, Inflation schlägst und langfristig Vermögen aufbaust – ohne Finanzjargon, ohne hektisches Trading und ohne teure Fehler.

Where is Africa Heading, and What Will Decide the Continent's Future? Africa is often discussed in headlines about crisis, conflict, or competition among global powers. But beneath those narratives lies a deeper question: What structural forces will determine Africa’s trajectory over the next 30 years? In Quo Vadis, Africa?, Conan Taggert takes readers on a sweeping yet rigorously analytical journey through: The sophisticated governance systems of precolonial African states The economic power of trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade networks The long-term institutional consequences of ...

Business Organisation by H. E. Morgan is a comprehensive and practical guide to building and managing successful enterprises. Morgan delves into the principles of effective organization, leadership, and operational efficiency, providing readers with the tools to structure businesses for growth, stability, and profitability. The book explores key topics such as management strategies, departmental coordination, financial planning, and workforce optimization, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. Perfect for entrepreneurs, managers, and business students, this classic work equips ...

In the nineteenth century, global agriculture faced a growing crisis. Populations were increasing rapidly, and farmers needed better ways to produce larger harvests. Traditional fertilizers such as manure were no longer sufficient to maintain soil fertility on the expanding farmlands of Europe and North America. Then an unusual discovery changed everything. Along the coast of Peru, remote islands were covered in enormous deposits of seabird guano. Over centuries, millions of birds had left thick layers of droppings that hardened into massive fertilizer deposits. Scientists soon realized ...