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For readers of Michael Lewis comes an engrossing tale of a country’s spectacular rise and fall, intertwined with the story of Brazil’s wealthiest citizen, Eike Batista—a universal story of hubris and tragedy that uncovers the deeper meaning of this era of billionaires. NAMED ONE OF THE...

In this book, you will learn all the basic information you need to start understanding foreign exchange currencies, and how to trade them. You will learn exactly what forex is, and why you should dabble in the art of trading it. You will learn about the risk vs. the reward, and much much more. All lined out with clear and concise instructions, tips, and other indicators to make this book simple and enjoyable to listen to. I hope you find what you need, and that this book is what gives you the push to start this fun adventure in the currency trading world.

The process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has been the subject of extensive examination for hundreds of years. The notion of development itself has evolved from an original preoccupation with incomes and economic growth to a much broader understanding of development. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Goldin considers the contributions that education, health, gender, equity, and other dimensions of human well-being make to development.

Um livro corajoso que traz uma visão arejada e acessível sobre a economia brasileira. Entre 2006 e 2017, a economia brasileira viveu numa montanha russa. Do segundo mandato de Lula ao impeachment de Dilma Rousseff, o país passou por alguns dos anos de maior prosperidade de sua história, mas também viveu uma crise Sem precedentes. O que aconteceu? Este livro sugere uma resposta. Segundo a autora, os obstáculos para a continuidade do crescimento inclusivo de 2006 e 2010 eram superáveis, mas optou-se por fazer deles pretexto para uma malsucedida mudança de rumo.

¿Estás atrapado en una carrera de ratas? ¿Quiere empezar a negociar y vivir una mejor vida? ¡Entonces este libro es para usted! Gracias a las increíbles estrategias presentadas en este audiolibro, aprenderá las mejores y más poderosas estrategias comerciales para crear abundancia en su vida. Verá, la mayoría de las personas pasan el día intercambiando su tiempo por dinero y teniendo una vida miserable que no pueden cambiar.

In September 2014, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba raised $25 billion in the world’s biggest-ever initial public offering. Since then, millions of investors and managers worldwide have pondered a fundamental question: What’s really going on with the new wave of China’s disruptors? Alibaba...

FT Recommended Book on Global Trade War. 'It succeeds both in explaining how global trade works and how it affects things many voters actually care about' – Financial Times. 'My hero on this is Dmitry Grozoubinski, who has written the most beautiful book' – author Rory Stewart. Why Politicians Lie About Trade reveals how international trade really works – the roadblock tariffs, the hard-won deals and the damaging disputes.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Great Economists written and read by Linda Yueh. What can the ideas of history's greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time? Since the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with a series of familiar problems - but...

You don’t need to learn coding. You don’t need to become “techy.” And you definitely don’t need to gamble months of your life on another income idea that never pays. Right now, people with no background in tech are quietly earning real money using AI—while others stay stuck, overwhelmed, and confused by information that never turns into income. This book was written for the person who knows opportunity exists but is tired of being sold complexity, hype, and empty promises. Most beginners don’t fail because AI doesn’t work. They fail because no one shows them how to use it ...

Filled with intriguing insights about the trucking industry, and packed with practical strategies on how to start and succeed in the business, this guidebook will help you lay your path to success.

In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. But China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace. This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy.

The IMF and World Bank were created to help countries survive financial crises and to help them develop into prosperous economic actors. But their 75-year track record shows the opposite: their loans and structural adjustment policies have plunged poor countries into impossibly large debt traps and forced the Third World to focus on producing goods for consumption in the West, instead of growing consumption and industry at home.

Henry Hazlitt was a leading editorialist for the New York Times from 1934 until 1946. But his career at the paper abruptly ended because of the articles collected in this book. He wrote that the Bretton Woods attempt to fix exchange rates and peg world currencies to the dollar, which in turn was fixed to gold, would not and could not last. Hazlitt saw that this was not a real gold standard but a complete fake. He said that this was not a viable system, and he predicted its complete breakdown in time. He said that the result of trusting governments and tying their fates together would be ...

Engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining, The China Business Conundrum is an essential cautionary tale and guidebook for all Western bankers, C-suite executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs seeking to do business within China.

Stock Market Investing for Beginners is a complete guide for every person who wants to achieve ultimate financial freedom while investing and trading. Forex trading, swing trading, options trading, stock market investing - you probably already heard about all these money-making options and wondered which one to choose and what is the best way to start. Both of these most important questions will be answered in this audiobook.

$uperhubs is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the world's most powerful titans, the superhubs, pull the levers of our global financial system. Combining insider's knowledge with principles of network science, Sandra Navidi offers a startling new perspective on how superhubs build their powerful networks and how their decisions impact all our lives. $uperhubs reveals what happens at the exclusive, invitation-only platforms - the World Economic Forum in Davos, the meetings of the International Monetary Fund, think tanks....

MASTER IT, BEFORE IT MASTERS YOU! You're feeling the pain. The sting of the digital age is spreading across every industry, and the realm of accountancy is not immune. The spreadsheets, the tax laws, the endless balance sheets - it's all evolving rapidly. And with AI and ChatGPT disrupting the landscape, you can't help but feel overwhelmed. That pain of staying relevant, the agitation of continually playing catch up, it's all-consuming. Your clients demand swift, precise results, and the tools you've relied on for years are becoming increasingly obsolete. The third pain is in the ...

McKinsey earns billions advising almost every major corporation as well as countless governments, including Britain's, the USA's and China's. It boasts of its ability to maximise efficiency while making the world a better place. Its millionaire partners and network of alumni go on to top jobs in the world's most powerful organisations. And yet, shielded by non-disclosure agreements, its work remains largely secret—until now. In this propulsive investigation, two prize-winning journalists reveal the reality. 

A New York Times Critics’ Pick Named Book of the Year by: San Francisco Chronicle Publishers Weekly Quill & Quire The Village Voice The Observer The Scotsman Sunday Herald Irish Examiner Chicago Sun-Times Sacramento News & Review The Seattle Times A...

Transform Your Business with the Power of Instant Payments The global economy is experiencing a fundamental shift as instant payment systems revolutionize how money moves around the world. From FedNow's launch in the United States to PIX's transformation of Brazil's financial landscape, real-time settlement is changing the rules of commerce forever. "Instant Payments Explained" provides the comprehensive guide business leaders need to understand and leverage this transformation. Author FC Böhnke, a recognized expert in payment systems and financial technology, delivers an authoritative ...