Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you how... Zobraziť viac
A provocative account of capitalism's rise to global dominance and, as different models of capitalism vie for world leadership, a look into what the future may hold. We are all capitalists now. For the first time in ... Zobraziť viac
To thrive in the twenty-first century, we all need to understand the challenges coming our way. And start adapting, now... Zobraziť viac
Die meisten unterschätzen, wie tief die Ökonomie in der Kultur verwurzelt ist. Nicht so TomáS Sedlácek. Er erklärt: "In der Ökonomie geht es um Gut und Böse." Oft wollen wir etwas (Gutes), unser wirtschaftliches Handeln hat jedoch... Zobraziť viac
Here at last is the sequel to the international bestselling phenomenon, Freakonomics. Steven Levitt, the original rogue economist, and Stephen Dubner have been working hard, uncovering the hidden side of even more controversial subjects, ... Zobraziť viac
How did Britain become the servant of the world's most powerful and corrupt men? From accepting multi-million pound tips from Russian oligarchs, to enabling Gibraltar to become an offshore gambling haven, meet Butler Britain... Zobraziť viac
Who are you? Why are you, you? What kind of person do you want to be... Zobraziť viac
In The Upside of Irrationality, behavioral economist Dan Ariely will explore the many ways in which our behaviour often leads us astray in terms of our romantic relationships, our experiences in the workplace, and our temptations to cheat... Zobraziť viac
Freakonomics lived on the New York Times bestseller list for an astonishing two years. Now authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomicsthe long ... Zobraziť viac
The first book of the next crisis. All economic and financial activities take place across time. Interest coordinates these activities.... Zobraziť viac
One of the world's most influential economists sets out the basis for a new social contract fit for the 21st century'Intelligent and lucid' Martin Wolf, Financial Times, Best Summer Reading 2021'In the tradition of Beveridge, Shafik points us tow... Zobraziť viac
Assume nothing, question everything.This is the message at the heart of Freakonomics, Levitt and Dubner's rule-breaking, iconoclastic book about crack dealers, cheating teachers and bizarre baby names that turned everyone's view of the world ups... Zobraziť viac
In search of a fresh perspective on the modern economy, Extreme Economies takes the reader off the beaten path, introducing people living at the world's margins. From disaster zones and displaced societies to failed states and hidden rainforest... Zobraziť viac
The fast-food industry is one of the few industries that can be described as truly global, not least in terms of employment, which is estimated at around ten million people worldwide. This edited volume is the first of its kind, providing an analysis... Zobraziť viac
Tim Harford's incredibly successful radio programme, podcast and book is now back for an extra fifty things. From the QWERTY keyboard and the humble brick to the bicycle, the beehive and the spreadsheet... Zobraziť viac
The Economics of Divorce recognizes the critical role economic factors play throughout and after the divorce process. This book concentrates on elements specifically relevant to the economic variables of divorce. It focuses on the issues of work,... Zobraziť viac
Globalizácia ekonomického života nás zasahuje takmer v každej oblasti podnikania. Budovanie udržateľného podnikateľského prostredia nemá byť len o úspore výrobných faktorov, má byť o zachovaní ekonomickej rozmanitosti tak... Zobraziť viac
The West and China Since 1500 surveys Western relations with and attitudes towards China since sustained contact and desirable trading began with the great alternative culture in the sixteenth century. The experiences of traders, diplomats and... Zobraziť viac
Persistant poverty and extreme inequality are two of the most important features of the political economy of the Middle East. El-Ghonemy examines a number of factors influencing the region and also suggests some solutions to the problems faced. Zobraziť viac
In The New Case for Gold, James Rickards explains why gold is one of the safest assets for investors in times of political instability and market volatility, and how every investor should look to add gold to his or her portfolio... Zobraziť viac