Portfolios of the Poor Summary of Key Points
This book examines the financial habits of the world’s poor, revealing how they manage money and risks on limited resources.
This book examines the financial habits of the world’s poor, revealing how they manage money and risks on limited resources.
Cesar Hidalgo merges physics, economics, and human knowledge to unravel the mechanisms behind the growth of information and how it shapes economies.
Michael J. Sandel examines the ethical dilemmas faced in a society where almost everything can be bought and sold. He questions the moral implications of a market-driven world.
Jeremy Rifkin explores the potential of the Internet of Things to create a world where products and services are nearly free due to automation.
The Voltage Effect by John A. List discusses why some ideas succeed and spread while others fail, emphasizing the importance of scalability.
Mariana Mazzucato challenges the current economic framework by redefining value and debunking the notion that value extraction is the same as value creation.
The Origin of Wealth by Eric D. Beinhocker takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding economics by incorporating concepts from evolutionary theory, complexity science, and other fields to explain the emergence of economic wealth.
Peter Frankopan’s ‘The New Silk Roads’ explores the resurgence of Asia as an economic and political powerhouse in the global arena, emphasizing contemporary trade, political alliances, and cultural exchanges.
The Long Tail’ by Chris Anderson explores how niche markets are rising due to digital economy shifts, enabling endless choice and creating a ‘long tail’ of products beyond bestsellers.