School Finance

Financial journalist Nicholas Shaxson first made his reputation studying the “resource curse,” seeing first-hand the disastrous economic and societal effects of the discovery of oil in Angola. He then gained prominence as an expert on tax havens, revealing the dark corners of that world long before the scandals of the Panama and Paradise Papers.

Money Doesn't Grow on Trees is the audiobook that parents turn to when it comes to teaching their children about money. With 180,000 young adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four declaring bankruptcy last year and college students graduating with an average of $28,000 in debt, Neale S. Godfrey is the definitive expert on the subject and her time-tested advice is more important than ever. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees offers exercises and concrete examples on everything from responsible budgeting to understanding the difference between "want" and "need" for children of every age.

A Financial Times Book of the Month pick for April! Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave? Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie? Should sex workers forfeit 50 percent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the...

From the Chicago School: "This tale is thorough, thoughtful, even-handed, and highly readable. All economists, of whatever school, will find it both instructive and entertaining." - Milton FriedmanFrom the Austrian School:"In this upbeat tale of two schools, Skousen gives us a delightful blend of theory, history, and political science, and shows that there is much common ground and scope for development." - Roger W. Garrison

The second edition of the fun and fascinating guide to the main ideas of the Austrian School of economics, written in sparkling prose, especially for the non-economist. Gene Callahan shows that good economics isn't about government planning or statistical models - it's about human beings and the choices they make in the real world. This may be the most important book of its kind since Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson. Though written for the beginner, it has been justly praised by scholars too, including Israel Kirzner, Walter Block, and Peter Boettke.

Do you find yourself constantly baffled by financial jargon? Are you worried about managing your money effectively as you step into adulthood? Do you wish there was a roadmap to help you achieve financial independence right from the start? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many young adults feel the same way, but this can change when you apply the practical, easy-to-follow advice laid out in this book.

Robert Kiyosaki is one of the new breed of business owners, who has stopped talking about the shortcomings of the school system and is doing something about it. In this thought-provoking audio, Robert Kiyosaki has continued the themes begun in his international best seller "If You Want to Be Rich and Happy Don't Go to School?"

Taking common sense lessons from the working Blacksmith, this small audiobook walks through the foundation of personal finance. In an efficient but unique and understandable way, it explains the mechanics of how money works. It points out common financial pitfalls and shows you how to avoid them. This audiobook shows that, with relatively little effort and a few good decisions, you can set yourself up for success instead of failure. It also outlines the incredible results that are possible with some extra work and some imagination.

At just ten years old, Julie leaves her close-knit loving family in the city for a country boarding school in Swaziland to join her brother, Seth. Julie's adventures offer an insight into life at a harsh, food-rationed religious boarding school of the fifties. This school, set in glorious African countryside, includes all the sports, horse-riding, piano lessons, performing arts, and high level of education that are possible to prepare a child for entrance to a British university

En esta entrega de la serie Padre Rico, Robert T. Kiyosaki expone "los valores ocultos" de los negocios de mercadeo en red: los innumerables beneficios que ofrecen. . . ¡aparte del dinero! En este libro aprenderá que los negocios de mercado en red.

New York Times–bestselling authors Richard and Linda Eyre have spent the last twenty-five years helping parents nurture strong, healthy families. Now they’ve synthesized their vast experience into an essential blueprint for instilling children with a sense of ownership, responsibility, and self-sufficiency. At the heart of their plan is a “Family Economy”, complete with a family bank, checkbooks for the kids, and a system of responsibilities that teaches children to earn money for the things they want.

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address, including climate change and inequality. And yet, business schools continue to teach ideas that are making things worse: elevating the primacy of shareholder profits above the interests of employees, the environment, and society.

This urgent exploration of why American society is in trouble—and how to fix it, starting with the places we call home—is an “essential and engaging read for everyone who wants to better understand the challenges facing our cities, towns and our nation.” (Richard Florida, author of The...

A Fighting Chance was created to address the lack of financial literacy in high school curriculums around the world, leaving young people unequipped to manage their finances as they enter the work world. As youth enter their financial lives, it is critical that they have the foundational knowledge and tools to make sound financial decisions that build wealth through measured risk-taking and financial strategy.

Curious about starting as an angel investor but never knew where to start? Angel investing offers amazing rewards to those who venture into this venture. This venture is all about finding those start-ups and the founders that shine with their passion and ideas and solve the painful problems we all experience with their vision and innovative thinking. Angel Investor School will give you the tools to change the world through investment, supporting new technologies and ideas.

An NPR ""Best Books of 2023"" Pick A leading financial expert breaks down the personal, cultural, and societal forces that have led us to falsely believe we can never have, do, or be enough, and shows us a fresh new path toward “MoneyZen”—her joy-based approach to living a life rich in...

Remember when talking about money was taboo? Times have changed and in our times, with so many radical and disruptive changes to the economy, the role of the entrepreneur now embedded at the centre of so much societal and technological change, and digital currencies changing the way we think about exchange, money has become a vital, insistent of conversation for everyone. All of us acknowledge it matters desperately; yet so few of us really understand it. There must be a better way and a better place to go to for this insight and here we have it.

How did a high school dropout amass a portfolio of one thousand apartments? This rags-to-riches story could be your story. Learn the lessons they don’t teach you in school. Learn invaluable information about buying or owning rental properties, hard moneylending, foreclosure sales, starting a hedge fund by yourself, and much more. If I can do this, you can too!

The third edition of the essential guide for college students and recent graduates to help you prepare for starting your career—now revised and updated for Gen Z to reflect the realities of the current job market How do you get a job without expe­rience and get experience without a job?...

If you find yourself spending more than you earn; struggling to balance debts, rein in spending, and save; if you want friendly, simple, practical advice that doesn’t assume any prior knowledge of personal finances, then this book is aimed at you. If you absorb the contents of this book and follow the straightforward guidance, then you will immediately begin to feel more in control and secure about your finances.