We are told that unregulated capitalism creates not only greater prosperity, but more freedom for individuals. But, Joseph Stiglitz asks, whose freedom are we talking about? Should the freedoms of corporations impinge upon the rest of us? Here he reveals the truth about 'free' markets, and offers an alternative.
WHY ARE SOME NATIONS RICH AND OTHERS POOR, DIVIDED BY WEALTH AND POVERTY, HEALTH AND SICKNESS, FOOD AND FAMINE? Is it culture, the weather, geography that determines prosperity or poverty? As Why Nations Fail shows, none of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Drawing on fifteen years of original research, Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made p…
Pendekatan pembangunan inklusif yang digagas pemerintah belum berbasiskan pemahaman terhadap situasi khas dan keragaman masyarakat adat di Indonesia. Padahal, pemanfaatan sumber daya lokal dapat menjadi pilar dalam mencapai kedaulatan pangan di Indonesia. Buku ini berpendapat, model pembangunan inklusif seharusnya memperhitungkan keragaman karakteristik masyarakat lokal, khususnya jalan …
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…
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