Public Finance

This audiobook is not a technical introduction to blockchain technology; there's plenty of freely accessible material on that. Instead, this audiobook makes the case that blockchains will have at least as much economic impact in the 21st century as corporations in the 20th century. The Blockchain Economy provides you different perspectives on the drastic potential of blockchain technology to disrupt nearly every business or political system in existence today. Some of the ideas may appear evident to you; others may not yet.

Corporations have a huge influence on the life of every citizen. This book offers a visionary but practical plan to give every citizen a say in how corporations are run while also gaining some supplemental income. It lays out a clear approach that uses the mechanisms of the private market to hold corporations accountable to the public. This would happen through the creation of what the authors call the Universal Fund, a kind of national, democratic, mega mutual fund. Every American over 18 would be entitled to a share and would participate in directing its share voting choices.

Blockchain technology is still at its infancy when it comes to information. Current research and case studies on the Blockchain technology mirrors the very initial implementation of the technology and its feasibility. It is this implementation that has brought about changes in segments and processes that are within the financial institutions. It is the time we began to appreciate the contributions of Blockchain technology that has been very instrumental in powering the digital currency Bitcoin.

Populists on both sides of the political aisle routinely announce that the American Dream is dead. According to them, the game has been rigged by elites, workers can't get ahead, wages have been stagnant for decades, and the middle class is dying. Michael R. Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, disputes this rhetoric as both wrong and dangerous. In this succinctly argued volume, he shows that, on measures of economic opportunity and quality of life, there has never been a better time to be alive in America.

Current debates about economic crises typically focus on the role that public debt and debt-fueled public spending play in economic growth. This illuminating and provocative work shows that it is the rapid expansion of private rather than public debt that constrains growth and sparks economic calamities like the financial crisis of 2008.

Hot subjects in business, politics (and much more) untangled with easy-to-understand prose and smart graphics, from the world's leading financial media company. This volume of Bloomberg QuickTake has a special section that focuses on how climate change is influencing where we live, how we invest, and even what clothes we buy. Other sections include Finance & Capital Markets; Trade; Global Governance; Urbanization; Inclusion; and Technology.

Embark on a journey towards fiscal mastery with the audiobook, "Business Financial Intelligence: Navigating Fiscal Waters for Strategic Success." This comprehensive guide is not just about numbers—it's a strategic roadmap for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the complex waters of financial intelligence.

Securing venture capital (VC) funding can be a game-changer for startups, providing the financial resources needed to scale and grow. However, preparing for and successfully landing VC funding requires meticulous planning, understanding the current market landscape, and strategically positioning your startup. These suggestions will hopefully provide an overview of how to prepare for and secure venture capital funding in 2024-25.

Enough of the imbalance that is causing the degradation of our environment, the demise of our democracies, and the denigration of ourselves. Enough of the pendulum politics of left and right and paralysis in the political center. We require an unprecedented form of radical renewal. In this book Henry Mintzberg offers a new understanding of the root of our current crisis and a strategy for restoring the balance so vital to the survival of our progeny and our planet.

Who benefits from Universal Basic Income - and who pays for it? Learn everything you need to know about UBI in this short book!

As finanças da sua empresa estão intimidando você? Se os números e o jargão parecem incompreensíveis, este audiolivro vai te ajudar. Ele explica os fundamentos de contabilidade de forma clara e objetiva, apresentando os principais termos e conceitos da área.

Delve deep into the dynamic world of venture capital with this comprehensive audiobook bundle. "Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation" demystifies the complex relationship between venture capital and groundbreaking innovations. In "The Business of Venture Capital," gain expert insights into the fundamental principles and practical approaches that shape the venture capital industry. Together, these audiobooks provide a holistic view of venture capital, covering both the strategic and operational aspects of funding innovative businesses.

Although middle-income families don't earn much more than they did several decades ago, they are buying bigger cars, houses, and appliances. To pay for them, they spend more than they earn and carry record levels of debt. In a book that explores the very meaning of happiness and prosperity in America today, Robert Frank explains how increased concentrations of income and wealth at the top of the economic pyramid have set off "expenditure cascades" that raise the cost of achieving many basic goals for the middle class.

We humans live by stories, says David Korten, and the stories that now govern our society set us on a path to certain self-destruction. In this profound new audiobook, Korten shares the results of his search for a story that reflects the fullness of human knowledge and understanding and provides a guide to action adequate to the needs of our time.

You're about to discover crucial information about Peercoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Peercoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

I would wake up every day to go to a job where I was a cog in the machine. We were barely earning enough to pay the interest on our loans and our apartment rent. Our savings disappeared quickly, as one car broke down and had to be fixed. We knew we had to do something, as we were at the end of our rope. Then I met Petra. He seemed to not have a care in the world. I asked him what it was that gave him the ability to do whatever he wanted. This audiobook is all about Petra's secret and how you can make it work for you.

This book goes into the origin of Dogecoin, the difference between Dogecoin and Bitcoin, and how to get started with your own Dogecoin wallet today. By investing in this book, you can learn the basics of Dogecoin and get a step-by-step guide to starting your own account.

You're about to discover crucial information about Litecoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Litecoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

This chapter-level book can change the way you listen to BigShots - mostly businesspersons with a snapshot or two of politicians - as they pontificate for public consumption and personal gain. You'll recognize the spin, that dastardly polite euphemism for lies that the advertising/PR folks coined years ago to anoint their profession with a bit of undeserved dignity. In the process you might gain a more realistic grasp of what's going on around you and how your mind is being manipulated, aka brainwashed.

How did a son of a mailman, born in 1950 and raised in the government-subsidized housing projects of Brooklyn, go from playing poker and counting cards in Las Vegas to being a key figure in the small cap stock market in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s? Listen to this amazing story of Harvey Cohen's rise, from humble beginnings to the heights of Las Vegas gambling casinos and thrilling back-room deals on Wall Street. Amazing but true!