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Barnes & Noble: The Bag Lady Papers by Alexandra Penney
1 recommendation
"Stories of rags to riches abound on bookshelves, but stories of riches to survival are far more rare and (I find) much more soulful. What it has taken one woman to get her life back in the midst of a crushing economic blow points to hundreds more who struggle mightily still . . ."
Scott Mitchell On
1 recommendation
"Milton Friedman was born on July 31, 1912. Friedman is without question my favorite Economist and I feel very strongly that many valuable lessons can be learned from his ideals and findings which would be particularly applicable to the challenges our economy faces today."
Food, Inc.
3 recommendations
""Our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Food, Inc. reveals surprising — and often shocking truths — about what we eat, how it’s produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here." I can't wait to see this doc..."
Amazon: The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents by David W. Lange
1 recommendation
"It is quite poetic that a man who came from such humble origins has his visage reproduced on such a large scale but in the most meager denomination: the penny. And what a wonderful gift it is to any eager collector, from a young child to a seasoned numismatic, that a penny collection can be so readily established. This book, while a grand review of various vintages of Lincoln cents, also provide..."
The Corporation
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"I encourage everyone to see this documentary. Its about the birth of corporations and how they function. It sheds a lot of light on the why and how things have gotten so out of control in the corporate world and how its left our economy in a state of disarray. Very interesting."
More Sex Is Safer Sex: Steven E. Landsburg
1 recommendation
"You know how economics is nothing but making ridiculous statements that can't be proven wrong and playing them off as a serious possibility. No shocker here, that's what this book does. But really, it's an economic theory book that revolves around the notion that the more people that have sex, the safer sex will be."
FRONTLINE
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"I love PBS's Frontline and I appreciate that I can watch it online at my leisure. Frontline brings us insightful documentaries and relevent contemporary issues that affect us and the world. Check out the following episodes: The Merchants of Cool (about the complex web of product marketing) American Porn Diet Wars Is Walmart Good for America Young & Restless in China Sick Around the World Th..."
Roots: The Saga of an American Family
1 recommendation
"I don't know a single black family that didn't have a copy of Roots in their house. This isn't the cover I remember. It had a white sleeve with big brown texts. This is recommended reading for all Americans and anyone interested in American history. Not just the history that sings of freedom but ignores its huge history of chattle slavery. An economic practice that has far reaching psychological a..."
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction: Jon Stewart The Daily Show
4 recommendations
"The gold standard in political satire, America "The Book" is brilliantly written and almost created Stephen Colbert before he became "Stephen Colbert" Warning: There are nude pictures of supreme court justices and some hilarious satire. Not for those without a sense of humor."
Essential Economics
1 recommendation
"If you've ever picked up a copy of The Wall Street Journal, or any magazine with any finance section in it at all, you've probably come across some terms you don't know. Or, to put it more bluntly, you have no idea what you just read. Well, the clear-headed fellows at The Economist magazine created this handy little book to make you look smarter than you really are. It's an A-Z dictionary of ju..."
More Than You Know
2 recommendations
"Dubbed The Freakonomics of the investment world, Michael J. Mauboussin's More Than You Know helps readers find financial wisdom in unconventional places - like science, psychology, literature...and Tupperware parties. The book is a collection of 30 essays he wrote as a newsletter titled "The Consilient Observer"."
Network (Two-Disc Special Edition) (1976)
1 recommendation
"A 5 star classic about the TV networks, commerce and media manipulation. If you thought the times we're in are unique, you'll soon realize we've been embroiled in this for decades. Ned Beatty's speech about global commerce and corporations is one never to forget."
Origin of Wealth: Evolution, Complexity, and the Radical Remaking of Economics
1 recommendation
"Big, brainy, and dense. A good survey on the application of complexity to current economic thinking. The more I learn about "classical" econ, the more I wonder why anyone ever thought it was correct. True, I have the benefit of being able to look backwards w/hindsight, but it does certainly seem that econ is going to be radically shaken up. Since the dismal science rules so much of the world w..."
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
6 recommendations
"Yet another book that can help you understand how little we really know. Raises enough doubt that you might not even trust what the book says."
The Progress Paradox : How Life Gets Better While People Feel Worse, by Gregg Easterbrook
1 recommendation
"Just starting to read this - it's very interesting. The author argues that the lifestyles of the poor and middle class are coming closer to those of the rich, even though the rich are pulling away in dollar terms."
Simon Johnson, James Kwak - 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown
1 recommendation
"This book is about the economic meltdown. The point out the causes, from housing policy to minimum capital requirements for banks, and put the ultimate blame on Wall Street's political influence."
Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism
1 recommendation
"I saw Kevin Philips on Bill Moyers' last night, where he re-iterated the point of this book: America has allowed finance to eclipse manufacturing, propping it up for over 30 years with bail out after bail out-- all of which have led to this moment of spectacular meltdown. HIs view is pessimistic and is decried by some, lauded by others. Definitely a book to read and ponder."
The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What It Means (Book)
1 recommendation
"Anything from George Soros is pretty much a worthy read. This book discusses the current credit crisis - its origins, implications, and outlooks for the future. A lot of people talk about the housing slump and credit crunch, but very few people understand it on a granular level. Since everyone is effected by this economic downtown, this book a great addition to anyone's library."
Money, Banking and Financial Markets (Thomson Advantage Books)
1 recommendation
"With the devaluation of the US dollar, rising crude oil prices, and interest rate volatility, I think everyone needs to have at least a rudimentary understanding of global finance and how money changes hands on a corporate level. Money, Banking, and Financial Markets provides is an excellent resource for improving your money IQ."
The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, Competitive Humans, and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics: Michael Shermer
1 recommendation
"Another one of Michael Shermer's brilliant books. This time he applies the forces of natural selection that drove evolution to shed some light on economics, and how the behaviors of complex social groups have influenced the marketplace. Rather than saying "all greed is bad", Shermer shows that there's an acceptable level of greed that can actually benefit the community... and he brings in ev..."
Mira Kamdar: Planet India - The Turbulent Rise of the Largest Democracy and the Future of Our World
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"Mira Kamdar verkent de transformatie die India op dit moment doormaakt van ontwikkelingsland in mondiale krachtpatser. Momenteel is India al de 4e economie ter wereld. In 2034 zullen 1,6 miljard mensen in India wonen. 600 miljoen van de huidige inwoners is jonger dan 25, er werden vorig jaar 72 miljoen mobieltjes verkocht, 10 miljoen auto's enz. enz. Cijfers en feiten die je doen duizelen. Zelf be..."
Dan Ariely = Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
1 recommendation
"Als doctorandus bedrijfseconomie heb ik ook onderwijs gekregen over de rationaliteit achter de (economische) beslissingen die elk mens zou hebben. Afwegingen worden keurig op nut gewaardeerd, en alles is terug te voeren op de ratio, althans in de bijbehorende modellen met keurige krommen, wiskundige formules en eenvoudige beslisbomen. Zo ongeveer aan de andere kant van het spectrum staat de chaost..."
Roots (Four-Disc 30th Anniversary Edition)
2 recommendations
"I think every black actor in Hollywood in the 70's was in this movie. This movie was huge! I remember all my classmates of all backgrounds talking about Roots and being home like clockwork to watch it. I even think this miniseries was integrated into my classes. This movie was a phenomenon. It chronicled the life and descendants of Kunta Kinte, an African man enslaved, brought to America and force..."
De Chinacode ontcijferd
1 recommendation
"Henk Schulte Nordholt heeft met De Chinacode ontcijferd een fascinerend boek geschreven over het Hemelse Rijk. Moeten we bang zijn voor China als economische grootmacht (ja), als wereldrijk (nee). Uit tientallen jaren eigen ervaring geputte voorbeelden, inzichten in de historische, levensbeschouwelijke en maatschappelijke eigenaardigheden van de Chinezen, biedt Nordholt een gedegen, maar leesbaar ..."
Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster
2 recommendations
"This is the weekend that screams for sitting in a cabana by the pool and reading about how luxury brands have lost out to corporate."
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, by John Perkins
3 recommendations
"the most incredible book I've read in a long time. might just change the way you look at the world. or it could all just be made up, either way very powerful stuff"
The Economy of Cities (Vintage)
2 recommendations
"I think urban design is essential. It really forms the way we think. This woman was an outsider and chaged the world."
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