Macroeconomics category: 2722 books
The Next American Economy
Blueprint for a Real Recovery
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2011
At a time when debate is raging about how to create jobs and revive
the American economy, veteran business writer William J. Holstein
argues that the best way for us to recover our economic footing is to do
what Americans do best-innovate and create new industries. Contrary to
the perception that...
Shock Exchange
How Inner-City Kids from Brooklyn Predicted The Great Recession And The Pain Ahead
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2012
In 2006 I started a youth mentorship program called the New York Shock Exchange (Shock Exchange) as a vehicle to share my passion for investing and basketball with my 11-year-old son and other boys his age. I figured that using basketball as a “carrot” would be a cool way for kids to learn about...
Social Democracy in Capitalist Society (Routledge Revivals)
Working-Class Politics in Britain and Sweden
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2016
First published in 1977. This book considers the nature of industrial society, contemporary capitalism and the impact of political ideas on social structure. These ideas are discussed by reference to the impact of social democracy on the structure of capitalist society in a comparative analysis of...
Killer Politics
How Big Money and Bad Politics Are Destroying the Great American Middle Class
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2010
The middle class, where the greatness of this nation is rooted, is under siege by an increasingly unethical system, managed by economic vampires who are sucking the lifeblood out of the American family and ripping the heart out of democracy itself. Big money-and the politicians who are swayed by it-play...
by Capitol Reader
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2013
This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by Robert Skidelsky in his book “Keynes: Return of the Master”. This summary offers a concise overview of the entire book in less than 30 minutes reading time. However this work does not replace in any case Robert Skidelsky’s...
by Capitol Reader
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2013
This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by James K. Galbraith in his book “The Predator State: How Conservatives Abandoned the Free Market and Why Liberals Should too”. This summary offers a concise overview of the entire book in less than 30 minutes reading...
by Michael Mr. Keen
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2003
This paper, based on the considerable practical experience of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, sets out a successful strategy for modernizing customs administration. The essence is to establish transparent and simple rules and procedures, and to foster voluntary compliance by building a system...
Rethinking Investment Incentives
Trends and Policy Options
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Governments often use direct subsidies or tax credits to encourage investment and promote economic growth and other development objectives. Properly designed and implemented, these incentives can advance a wide range of policy objectives (increasing employment, promoting sustainability, and reducing...
Race to the Next Income Frontier
How Senegal and Other Low-Income Countries Can Reach the Finish Line
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2018
Economic transformation and diversification require solutions that take account of the political economy of reform. This book explores the process of economic transformation, using Senegal as an example. Sound macroeconomic and fiscal policies are prerequisites for achieving this kind of transformation,...
The Theory of Comparative Advantage
Why specialisation is the key to success
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2015
Why specialisation is the key to successThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the theory of comparative advantage, providing you with essential information and saving time. In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Master the notions of absolute and relative...
PESTLE Analysis
Understand and plan for your business environment
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2015
Prepare the best strategies in advanceThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the PESTLE analysis, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Understand the uses of the PESTLE analysis and how it can...
The Legacy of Rosa Luxemburg, Oskar Lange and Micha? Kalecki
Volume 1 of Essays in Honour of Tadeusz Kowalik
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2013
Rosa Luxemburg, Oskar Lange and Michal Kalecki made important contributions to twentieth century political economy that guided the thinking of their student Tadeusz Kowalik. These contributions are re-examined by renowned economists, highlighting the common themes in their political economy and the neglected aspects of their work.
In alto il deficit!
Superare la crisi uscendo dall’Euro ed emettendo moneta per finanziare occupazione e servizi
Language: Italian
Release Date: November 21, 2013
Warren Mosler conosce il funzionamento della moneta come pochi, e ne ha una visione del tutto non convenzionale: in poche parole spazza via tutti i falsi miti economici (diffusi tra i molti, a vantaggio di pochi), quali la carenza di denaro o l’inevitabilità dei tagli alla spesa pubblica,...
L’Assurdità dei Sacrifici
Elogio della spesa pubblica
Language: Italian
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Tutta la verità della situazione politico economica che stiamo vivendo oggi la ritroviamo nel dialogo di ottant’anni fa tra il grande banchiere Josiah Stamp, che ripropone il mito dell’eticità e della positività delle politiche di austerity, e Keynes, che difende la spesa...