World Finance

The Cluetrain Manifesto is all the buzz. This iconoclastic look at business in the Internet age has a special eye for debunking old views of customers and service. Download and listen now - an audible.com audio exclusive.
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Is India ready to emerge as a world leader? Our times are characterized not by estranged Superpowers building formidable arsenals but by engaged societies building a robust global economy. Emerging countries are redefining the geo-economic (and geopolitical) dynamic. The twenty-first century...

Investing for Better is based on the core understanding that if you have a purpose and conviction, you can help individuals and families create wealth and savings, and can help build a better, more prosperous, and more peaceful civilization.

Mastering Bitcoin (Dominando el Bitcoin), es la traducción al español del best seller de Andreas M. Antonopoulos que explica y simplifica el mundo aparentemente complejo de Bitcoin, que le proporciona los conocimientos necesarios para participar en el 'Internet de dinero y entienda completamente qué es el blockchain, qué es bitcoin, cómo usarlo y la programación que lo sustenta.

The concept of beating markets is just a lot of hype. Successful investors don't find "alpha," they find value - and that's what this book helps you do. Chris Schelling explains why strategies based on "beating the markets" are doomed to failure and provides a simple three-step framework for making better investment decisions: Behavior (smart thinking), Process (smart habits), Organization (smart governance).

Large corporations, big governments, and other centralized organizations have long determined and dominated the way we work, access healthcare, get an education, feed ourselves, and generally go about our lives.

There is a nagging feeling that the US is slipping as a nation and our people are powerless to do anything to fix it. Issues such as jobs, product quality and safety, wages, the economy, and our status as the world's leading superpower are all tied together with our massive trade deficit. Re-Made in the USA addresses these issues using the author's firsthand observations and analysis, and offers a practical plan for how we can get our economy and global status back.

First there were the "Profiteers", investors who sought to make money regardless of the cost to society. Then came the "Do-Gooders", investors who avoided "bad" companies and supported "good" ones, based on philosophy over financials. Now this book introduces a brand new breed of investor: The HIP Investor.

The ultimate thought experiment—what would you do with a trillion dollars?—opens our eyes to the good we can do for humanity if we spend wisely!

This book is about learning and understanding all the basics of Cryptocurrency for beginners and seasoned investors. The valuable lessons in this written piece will give you the necessary knowledge and understanding of digital currency. You will gain valuable insights to be able to make the right decisions when dealing with this ever-evolving cryptocurrency phenomenon. This book will be an excellent resource for your library for many years as we approach the future in new evolving markets.

In this comprehensive account of Bernie Madoff' s epic Ponzi scheme, Catastrophe exposes the real story behind the financial mastermind' s upstanding façade—his confession, his family's involvement, and his unlikely rise and incredible crash. The book defines and explains the whole diabolical debacle, including how Madoff evaded SEC watchdogs and how his far-reaching crime pervaded the world.

George Gilder is one of the great technological visionaries, and "the man who put the 's' in telecosm" according to Telephony magazine. His long-awaited Telecosm is a bible of the new age of communications. Equal parts science story, business history, social analysis, and prediction, it is the one book you need to make sense of the titanic changes underway in our lives.

Noch gehört Deutschland zu den reichsten Ländern der Welt. Ob Eurokrise, Flüchtlingswelle, Corona-Pandemie und Beginn des Ukrainekriegs – die deutsche Wirtschaft zeigte sich robust. Doch die fetten Jahre sind vorbei, es geht immer weiter abwärts. Überall. Und das hat nicht nur mit externen Krisen zu tun. Der wirtschaftliche Niedergang und der Kaufkraftverlust, der weite Teile der deutschen Bevölkerung trifft, ist hausgemacht.

Im WM-Finale 1986 musste sich die DFB-Elf der argentinischen Auswahl um Diego Maradona mit 2:3 geschlagen geben. Trotzdem durften sich die Westdeutschen als Weltmeister fühlen, denn in diesem Jahr exportierte die Bundesrepublik erstmals mehr Güter als jeder andere Staat. Das Land war »Exportweltmeister« – Champion in einer Disziplin, die nicht nur das Fundament für unseren Wohlstand bildet: Die deutsche Exportstärke ist Bestandteil des Nationalstolzes und Hinweis auf den exzellenten Ruf der Waren »Made in Germany«.

What is the secret to Amazon's success? What does the ecommerce giant have in store for the future? Explore the disruptive new retail strategies of the world's most relentless retailer and gain valuable lessons that can be applied to any business in the ecommerce sector, with original insight from the company as it continues to revolutionize itself even further.The retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Across all sectors and markets, retailers are shifting their business models and customer engagement strategies to ensure they survive.

In The Little Book of Impact Investing: Aligning Profit and Purpose to Change the World, veteran investor and author Priya Parrish delivers a timely, inspiring, and practical exploration of an investing discipline that is rapidly taking center stage in contemporary finance. In the book, you'll explore how and why impact investing has become an essential strategy for retail and institutional investors around the world and how it can help you build and manage high-performing portfolios while making a positive difference in the world around you.

Bitcoin is not simply a digital currency; it's an agent of global change. Leveraging blockchain technology, Bitcoin provides a decentralized financial system in which you retain total control of your assets - offering unparalleled transparency, security, and efficiency that reshape everything from daily transactions to international trade - giving everyone access to financial empowerment globally. 8 major trends are leading the charge to an exciting tomorrow.

The markets have never been more unpredictable. Your financial plan shouldn’t be. From global pandemics to political unrest, from soaring markets to sudden crashes—the financial world is in constant motion. Guided by the Storm is your compass for navigating the uncertainty, helping you protect, grow, and enjoy your wealth no matter how rough the seas become. Drawing on decades of experience as a wealth advisor, business owner, and market observer, Owen Parr shows you how to take control of your financial future with clear, time-tested strategies.

In Top 10 Companies That Changed the Business World Forever, Norelle Kaften takes you on a compelling journey through ten revolutionary organisations that redefined global commerce and reshaped human experience. From assembly lines to algorithms, from hamburgers to Hollywood, these companies pioneered new models of innovation, efficiency, and impact. Their influence is so deeply embedded in our everyday lives that it’s easy to forget it all started with bold ideas, disruptive visions, and a refusal to follow the rules.

Our world is constantly buffeted by new and dramatic changes we can't fully grasp. No one is fully prepared for the challenges, crises, and risks that lie ahead. The Extreme Future is a blueprint for what's next and how to navigate these changes.