Angrynomics Summary of Key Points
Angrynomics explores the rising tide of anger, its influence on economics, and how it affects our politics and societies.
Economics
An Economist Walks into a Brothel Summary of Key Points
This book delves into how various professionals deal with risk, from sex workers to big-wave surfers, and applies economic principles to understand their risk management strategies.
Adults in The Room Summary of Key Points
Yanis Varoufakis recounts his experiences as the Greek Finance Minister, navigating the economic crisis and clashing with the global financial establishment.
Adaptive Markets Summary of Key Points
Adaptive Markets offers a new, evolutionary explanation of market phenomena. Andrew Lo challenges efficient market hypotheses and presents a more nuanced, adaptive model that accounts for the dynamic, ever-changing markets and investors’ behaviors.
23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism Summary of Key Points
Ha-Joon Chang dispels the myths of free-market capitalism, detailing 23 misconceptions that sustain it, with a focus on ethical and practical implications.
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Summary of Key Points
Max Weber’s ‘The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’ explores the relationship between Protestantism, particularly Calvinism, and the development of modern capitalism.
The Future of Capitalism Summary of Key Points
Paul Collier explores the failures of current capitalist systems and suggests ethical solutions to reduce inequality, restore social cohesion, and sustain economic growth.
The Evolution of Money Summary of Key Points
This book delves into the historical progression and societal impact of money, from barter systems to digital currencies.
The Evolution of Everything Summary of Key Points
Matt Ridley explores the concept that evolution drives not just biological, but societal, technological, and economic changes and innovations.