Why do some things cost more than other things? Why are some people richer than other people? Where does money come from? Why can't governments just print money when times are tough? What causes inflation? These and many more questions are answered in this engaging and accessible book. From bartering and the emergence of money to investments, the global economy, and the rise of cryptocurrenci…
No Contest stands as the definitive critique of competition. Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.
What happens in a recession? How does money work? Why do we pay tax? Economics affects every aspect of our lives, from how we get to work to where we spend our money -- and big economic ideas continue to shape our world.
Sometimes, less is more. This smart but powerful guide will demstify key economic terms and ideas, from stocks and shares to cryptocurrencies
In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less'. He takes us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers worthwhile. Harford's characters range from the art forger …
Why are some nations more prosperous than others? Why Nations Fail sets out to answer this question, with a compelling and elegantly argued new theory: that it is not down to climate, geography or culture, but because of institutions. Drawing on an extraordinary range of contemporary and historical examples, from ancient Rome through the Tudors to modern-day China, leading academics Daron Acemo…
Makroekonomi adalah teori pengantar ini merupakan revisi buku: pengantar teori makroekonomi. Perkembangan pemikiran makroekonomi sejak tahun 1970 an telah banyak menimbulkan perubahan dalam pendekatan untuk menguraikan persoalan-persoalan pokok yang dianalisis dan diterangkan dalam makroekonomi. Untuk mengikuti perkembangan tersebut dilakukan beberapa pembaruan penting dalam analisis yang terda…