Andrew Leigh – författare
230 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
If you read just one book about economics, make it Andrew Leigh's clear, insightful, and remarkable (and short) work. Claudia Goldin, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics and Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University
A sweeping, engrossing history of how economic forces have shaped the worldall in under 200 pages
In How Economics Explains the World, Harvard-trained economist Andrew Leigh presents a new way to understand the human story. From the dawn of agriculture to AI, here is story of how ingenuity, greed, and desire for betterment have, to an astonishing degree, determined our past, present, and future.
This small book indeed tells a big story.
It is the story of capitalism of how our market system developed. It is the story of the discipline of economics, and some of the key figures who formed it. And it is the story of how economic forces have shaped world history.
Why didnt Africa colonize Europe instead of the other way around? What happened when countries erected trade and immigration barriers in the 1930s? Why did the Allies win World War II? Why did inequality in many advanced countries fall during the 1950s and 1960s? How did property rights drive Chinas growth surge in the 1980s? How does climate change threaten our future prosperity? Youll find answers to these questions and more in How Economics Explains the World.
236 kr
Kommande
237 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
How to get more innovation and more equality.
Is economic inequality the price we pay for innovation? The amazing technological advances of the last two decades—in such areas as artificial intelligence, genetics, and materials—have benefited society collectively and rewarded innovators handsomely: we get cool smartphones and technology moguls become billionaires. This contributes to a growing wealth gap; in the United States; the wealth controlled by the top 0.1 percent of households equals that of the bottom ninety percent. Is this the inevitable cost of an innovation-driven economy? Economist Joshua Gans and policy maker Andrew Leigh make the case that pursuing innovation does not mean giving up on equality—precisely the opposite. In this book, they outline ways that society can become both more entrepreneurial and more egalitarian.
All innovation entails uncertainty; there''s no way to predict which new technologies will catch on. Therefore, Gans and Leigh argue, rather than betting on the future of particular professions, we should consider policies that embrace uncertainty and protect people from unfavorable outcomes. To this end, they suggest policies that promote both innovation and equality. If we encourage innovation in the right way, our future can look more like the cheerful techno-utopia of Star Trek than the dark techno-dystopia of TheTerminator.
295 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
240 kr
Skickas
214 kr
Skickas
Distilling years of hard-won success, experience, lessons and management wisdom, this book will help new and aspiring managers be the best they can be.
For new and aspiring managers this exciting book will enable you to quickly learn all the clever and powerful tips, tricks, advice andknow-how that seasoned and experienced managers already know.You will pick up effective ideas and learn powerful, practical skills that will help you become a better, more successful manager who really delivers results.
99 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Make a powerful, positive and lasting impact and become the person everyone remembers, as you discover how Charisma can take YOU to a whole new level.
Learn how to unlock the secrets of being a success with everyone you meet by gaining their agreement, confidence, commitment and admiration.
Packed full of strategies for increasing charisma, you will learn how to stand out from the crowd, communicate with confidence, establish lasting meaningful and life-changing relationships with people on every level, revolutionise your confidence and self-esteem and become more assertive so you can get what you want, when you want it.
This new edition now includes new chapters covering key topics such as leadership and body language.
100 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The full text downloaded to your computer
With eBooks you can:
search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friendseBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps.
Upon purchase, you''ll gain instant access to this eBook.
Time limit
The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.
140 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Top down leadership techniques are outdated. Today’s organisations are horizontally networked and constantly changing. They need leaders who can adapt, accept risk, collaborate and be transparent.
This book distils 40 years of experience into 7 accessible skills that leaders need to thrive in business today. The 7 I’s of Leadership: Individuality, Insight, Initiate, Involve, Inspire, Improvise, Implement.Containing case studies, examples, questions and checklists, this book will enable you to understand the importance of these skills and will show you how to learn and implement them.
494 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
566 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
629 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
559 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
249 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
260 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
260 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
91 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
253 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
208 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
146 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
286 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
228 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
335 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Shortest History of Innovation
163 kr
Kommande
188 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Is Australia fair enough? And why does inequality matter anyway?
From egalitarian beginnings, Australian inequality rose through the nineteenth century. Then we became more equal again, with inequality falling markedly from the 1920s to the 1970s. Now, inequality is returning to the heights of the 1820s. The housing and cost-of-living crises we face are some of the defining issues of our time.
In Battlers and Billionaires, Andrew Leigh shows that while inequality can fuel growth, it also poses dangers to society. Too much inequality risks cleaving us into two Australias, with little contact between the haves and the have-nots. And the further apart the rungs on the ladder of opportunity, the harder it is for a kid born into poverty to enter the middle class.
Battlers and Billionaires sheds fresh light on what makes Australia distinctive, and what it means to have – and keep – a fair go.
'Fun, fascinating and fundamentally important. A must-read for anyone who cares about bridging our divides.' —Julia Gillard
'Be warned: this book will open your eyes and prick your conscience.' —Ross Gittins
'A thought-provoking book which emphasises how far we have strayed from confidently discussing public policies that seek to give meaning to our egalitarian spirit.' —Laura Tingle
'This is required reading for every Australian who seriously cares about the fair go enduring.' —Peter FitzSimons
Contents:
First Nations to Federation
Federation to the 1970s – the Great Compression
The 1980s to Today – the Great Divergence
Drivers
Consequences of Inequality
Mobility
What Do Australians Think About Inequality?
What Is to Be Done?
148 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
242 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
236 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
220 kr
Kommande
199 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar