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Since the 19th century, people have claimed that the prosperity enjoyed by the First World was the result of its devotion to unconstrained economic freedoms. In his 2003 book Kicking Away the Ladder, South Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang claims this was not the case and that, in fact, First World economic success was due to exactly the kinds of state intervention that traditional economic thinking consistently opposes today.

También conocida como el día del Gran Crack, este episodio bursátil fue la más devastadora caída del mercado de valores en la historia de la Bolsa en Estados Unidos. El efecto producida por ésta, no sólo determino la ruina de millones de norteamericanos, sino también el desastre económicos de decenas de países arrastrados por la larga duración de sus secuelas.

Erik Wahl, a visual artist, speaker, and entrepreneur, helps us unite the yin and yang of creativity - the dynamic new ideas with the dogged effort. He shows why we won't get far if we rely on the spark without the grind or the grind without the spark. What the world really needs are the creators who can hold the two in balance. This audiobook offers surprising insights and practical advice about how to fan the sparks and make the grind more productive.

AI technology has drastically changed the landscape of stock trading, offering traders powerful tools to make informed decisions and maximize profits. Gone are the days of relying solely on gut instincts and outdated data. With AI, you can harness the power of algorithms and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, providing you with valuable insights and precise predictions.

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

In The Marriage Challenge: A Finance Guide for Married Couples, financial expert and author of The Money Challenge Art Rainer takes you on a journey to a financially healthy marriage. Get started on the right foot, or get back on the right track, by accepting the challenge and realizing God's design for money and marriage.

In "Erfolgreich leben" findest du einen praxisorientierten Leitfaden, der dir hilft, in allen Lebensbereichen erfolgreich zu sein. Dieses Buch bietet dir einfache, umsetzbare Strategien, um deine Gesundheit zu verbessern, deine Persönlichkeit zu entwickeln und finanzielle Freiheit zu erlangen — und das mit minimalem Aufwand.

“The go-to guy on minimum wage” (Nobel Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Paul Krugman) tackles one of the thorniest social issues of our times—income inequality—from a new vantage point with field-leading economics. How did the labor market stop working for so many in the...

Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has inspired many. Today's generation will be newly inspired by Covey's An Effective Life, a new approach to practicing the motivating principles taught by one of the greatest teachers of all time. An Effective Life shares original new perspectives on life and self-evaluation, striking infographics, and inspirational quotes in a fresh new package designed for the generation early in their careers and for those long-time Covey admirers who seek to improve their work and personal lives based on principles.

Every industry has its own jargon, and real estate is no different. From adjustable rate mortgages to title insurance to amortization, it can all seem like a confusing word salad for those new to the business. But don’t worry - this book compiles a list of over 140 most common terms you’re likely to encounter. Every real estate term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples.

Are you ready to discover the untold truth about wealth? If you answered "Yes!" then you'll want to listen to this audiobook and learn the easiest path to wealth. You're about to discover how to manifest everything you want and deserve in this life.

Are you going in financial circles? Do you need directions? Finding your financial goals through all the options and dead-ends in today's marketplace can be confusing, and you might get lost without a map. In this audiobook, Howard Dayton provides a simple road map for organizing your finances through life and reaching your financial destination.

This is not a traditional book about money. It’s a human, psychological, and holistic journey into your relationship with finances—and with yourself. Through stories, reflections, and everyday examples, this book explores how money isn’t just about numbers and budgets, but about identity, values, and self-respect. You’ll follow Maria and Jonas, two individuals on their own paths toward greater financial insight, and along the way, you’ll be invited to rethink your own habits, blind spots, and dreams.

The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place" - a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted-living or nursing-home care - which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community.

For many women in their 20s and 30s, the greatest professional hurdle they'll need to overcome has little to do with their work life. The most focused, confident, and ambitious women can find themselves derailed by a tiny little thing: a new baby. While more workplaces are espousing family-friendly cultures, women are still subject to a "parenting penalty", and high-profile conflicts between parenting and the workplace are all over the news, from the controversy over companies covering the costs of egg freezing to the debate over parental leave and child care inspired by Mark Zuckerberg's two-month paternity leave.

Is it possible to raise financially responsible kids of any age in a society filled with consumerism and entitlement? New York Times best-selling authors Steve and Annette Economides raised their five kids while spending 77 percent less than the USDA predicted. And the money they did spend was also used to train their children to become financially independent.

When slighted, misunderstood, cut-in-front-of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore co-workers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, shout and pound their fists. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was never taught, or never realized, that between "bully" and "wimp" is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life's bothersome situations.

Think — Grow Rich is the world’s most famous motivational and self-help book, written by Napoleon Hill and inspired by a suggestion by Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie - one of the wealthiest people of his time. It was first published in 1937 during the Great Depression, and it remains the biggest seller of Napoleon Hill's books, selling a reported 30 million copies over the last 80 years. This all-time classic is professionally recorded and ready for your total enjoyment.

Vom Autor des New-York-Times-Bestsellers "Eat that frog". Jeder von uns hat sich schon mal gefragt, warum manche Menschen erfolgreicher sind als andere? Diese Frage beantwortet einer der bekanntesten Redner und Erfolgstrainer Brian Tracy. In seinem Hörbuch "Millionenschwere Gewohnheiten" enthüllt Tracy die Geheimnisse der erfolgreichsten und reichsten Menschen der Welt. Laut dem Autor hängt alles, was Sie sind und jemals sein werden, allein von Ihnen ab. Und die einzige Grenze für das, was Sie sein, tun und haben können, ist allein die Grenze, die Sie Ihrer eigenen Vorstellungskraft setzen.

The book Decisions, Decisions: Practical Guide to Managing Your Health and Finances is aimed at providing new graduates, couples, elderlies, new migrants, and more, a simple and effective tool to guide them through the process of acquiring life insurance, health insurance, of understanding how social security works, how to buy a house, how to appreciate the importance of education, and how to prepare for retirement. Take the time to educate yourself and learn the basic principles you will need to make sound decisions about your life.