Economy & Finance

In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Federal Reserve and central banks worldwide have deployed tools that past policymakers and economists might have considered radical. Programmes like large-scale securities purchases and a new policy framework remain a source of confusion for investors, journalists and ordinary citizens alike.Twenty-First Century Monetary Policy demystifies these opaque techniques to reveal how economic ideas, historical events and political forces have transformed the Fed's policies over several decades. From the stagflation of the 1970s to the Great Recession and the recent pandemic, Ben S. Bernanke masterfully examines how the Fed's policies-and the institution itself-may change as it grapples with persistently low interest rates, systemic financial risk, rapid technological change and polarised politics. With unparalleled depth of expertise and robust historical sweep, Twenty-First Century Monetary Policy is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding modern finance, investments or US economic policy.

David Gwyn traces the radical evolution of the early iron railway and the profound impact it had on human society. As railways began to wind their way across the world, Gwyn shows how they carved out the shape of a newly global economy?laying the foundations for today's globalized world.

"A guide for fiscal policymakers in advanced economies to understand the appropriate policy response to an environment of high national debt and low interest rates"--

One of Porchlight's Business Books of the Year | One of Vox's Best Books of 2023 | An NPR Book of the Day | Required Reading from New York Post | One of Nylon's 13 May Books to Add to Your Reading List | One of PureWow's 14 Books to Read for AAPI Heritage Month | One of W Magazine's 14 Books to Dive Into This Summer | One of Betches' Best Summer Reads of 2023An audacious journalistic exploration of the present and future of beauty through the lens of South Korea's booming "K-beauty" industry and the culture it promotes, by Elise Hu, NPR host-at-large and the host of TED Talks Daily K-beauty has captured imaginations worldwide by promising a kind of mesmerizing perfection. Its skincare and makeup products—creams packaged to look like milkshakes or pandas, and snail mucus face masks, to name a few—work together to fascinate us, champion consumerism, and invite us to indulge. In the four years Elise spent in Seoul as NPR’s bureau chief, the global K-beauty industry quadrupled. Today it's worth $10 billion and is only getting bigger as it rides the Hallyu wave around the globe. And fun as self-care consumerism may be, Elise turns her veteran eye to the darker questions lurking beneath the surface of this story. When technology makes it easy to quantify and optimize ourselves—from banishing blemishes, to whittling our waistlines, even to shaving down our jaws—where do we draw the line? What are the dangers for a society where a flawless face and body are promoted and possible? What are the real financial, physical, and emotional costs of beauty work in a culture that valorizes endless self-improvement and codes it as empowerment?   With rich historical context and deep reporting, including hours of interviews with South Korean women, this is a complex, provocative look at the ways hustle culture has reached into the sinews of our bodies. It raises complicated questions about gender disparity, consumerism, the beauty imperative of an appearance obsessed society, and the undeniable political, economic, and social capital of good looks worldwide. And it points the way toward an alternative vision, one that's more affirming and inclusive than a beauty culture led by industry.

Sometimes the world comes at you fast, and trying to figure out your finances in shifting realities can really break your brain-and your bank accounts! When life is overwhelming, getting out a pencil and paper and working out your numbers can seem impossible. Erin Lowry's Broke Millennial series has been helping people get their financial lives in order for years, and now readers can roll up their sleeves and work out their finances alongside her in this practical and endlessly useful workbook. From working out the correct amount you need in your emergency fund and creating an effective attack plan for your debt to writing out scripts to discuss ?taboo? money topics and set boundaries with family and friends, this book covers every nook and cranny of your financial landscape.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom New York Times Bestselling author Scott Galloway comes an urgent examination of the future of America and the reasons behind its current social and economic crisisIn Adrift, Scott Galloway looks from the past to the present - from 1945 to the 2020s - to reveal how America has reached its current state of political, social and economic crisis. It is on the brink of massive change, change that will disrupt the working of its economy and drastically impact its financial backbone, the middle class. Telling America's story through 100 charts, Galloway demonstrates how crises such as Jim Crow, World War II, and the Stock Market Crash of 2008, as well as the escalating power of technology, an entrenched white patriarchy, and the socio-economic effects of the pandemic, created today's perfect storm. Adrift seeks to make sense of it all, and offers Galloway's unique take on where America is headed and what it will become. It's a vital guide for anyone who wants to understand the state the country is in and how and why its influence on the world has changed.

Being a creative can be tough. Owning a creative business as a female can be even tougher. We have a ton of stereotypes to contend with. Apparently, we are scatty, heads in the clouds, total dreamers, poor, disorganised, perpetually underpaid... I could go on. However, our good qualities FAR outweigh the bad. We are creators, master problem solvers, visionaries, bundles of energy and the best people to be around, right?I am this person and I have spent the last 10 years trying to turn these stereotypes on their head. I've dealt with wild sexism, I've been underestimated, I've been made to feel unwelcome in certain situations, told I would never succeed but it all just made me even more determined.I want to help you do the same. I've packed a decade worth of anecdotes, tips and tricks into this book for you to use to create your own massive success.Let me help you with everything from getting your pricing right and working out when you need to start outsourcing tasks to keeping your mindset in check and the part gratitude can play in your personal and business growth. Stop Playing Small is jam-packed with actionable steps that will help you overcome the hurdles that are before you to create a business to be proud of!

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From John Mack, former CEO of Morgan Stanley, an intimate personal memoir and riveting business story, recounting how he helped grow the company from 300 to 50,000 employees over four decades, transformed a notoriously competitive culture into a successful and collaborative one, and lead the company through the 2008 financial crisis.During his thirty-four-year tenure at Morgan Stanley, John Mack’s goal was to build the strongest and most productive team on Wall Street. His ability to motivate his employees to do their best work, especially in times of crisis, was fostered by his willingness to slash through bureaucracy and stand up to powerful interests. A forceful personality, one journalist said Mack was “described as ‘charismatic’ so regularly that it could be part of his name.” In Up Close and All In, Mack traces his personal journey from a one-stoplight North Carolina mill town to a fortieth-floor corner office on Wall Street—and shares the life lessons he learned along the way. He developed a titanium-strength stomach for risk, stress, and competition while landing accounts early in his career, as investment banks fought like wolfpacks to take advantage of new deregulation, fielding business raids, booms, and busts. As he rose through the ranks, he never forgot where he came from, relying on his instincts, doing what was right, and listening to his people on the front lines. This culture of trust and collaboration helped Morgan Stanley anticipate future trends before other firms, adapt quickly, and achieve record profits. This gripping memoir includes both humbling lows—like when Mack made the difficult decision to leave Morgan Stanley in 2001—and exhilarating highs—such as when he made an eleventh-hour agreement with the Japanese bank Mitsubishi to save the company during the 2008 financial crisis, having refused to give in when top regulators pressured him to sell the firm for $2 per share. With humor and honesty, Mack shares advice on both business and life: how to create a culture of team players, how to keep perspective during crises, how to make difficult decisions when all eyes are on you, and more. From a singular man who’s as unafraid to cry publicly as he is to anger some of the most powerful people in the world, this is an indispensable guide to living and leading well.

The ninth edition of Marketing Concepts and Strategies has been fully updated to reflect the latest marketing themes, together with the authors' real-life practitioner expertise. The marketing world has gone digital as consumers rely on social media; new operational regulations abound on data compliance and privacy. Marketing has become more aligned to ethical, responsible and sustainability issues; the discipline has become more critical and reflective, and the pandemic has changed business strategies worldwide.

Terra Viva was originally published in India in 2022 by Women Unlimited.

"A must read for anyone who wants to host a great event. Practical, actionable, and useful."- James Clear, Atomic Habits"An encouraging, upbeat, and useful call to host parties and make friends. Gray provides innumerable helpful hints and tips for prospective hosts and a new strategy for meeting people and networking. "-Kirkus Reviews, Best New Books of 2022You know that well-connected friend who only exists in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need?Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: you can be that person. You should be that person. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party will show you how.Discover a simple formula with step-by-step instructions to host small gatherings. It will help you:Meet new peopleStrengthen your existing relationships, andMake you the person everyone wants to know.You'll learn exactly how to host a successful event:Which days are best (probably not the ones you think!)What to say to the first people who arriveHow to ensure your invitations get responsesHow to get your guests to mingle with proven scriptsExactly how to nicely get people to leavePlus, get helpful pre-party checklists and a breakdown of activities to encourage new connections.The 2-Hour Cocktail Party is based on five years of research and thousands of events. It is extremely tactical, practical, and easy to read.When you learn how to host a successful event, you'll make new friends, boost your career, and leave everyone asking, "When's your next party?"

In this book you will learn 14 very accurate and frequent candlestick patterns that signal trading opportunities. You will get a clear idea of how to identify these candlestick patterns.You'll understand that the best way to make trading decisions is to wait for a reliable candlestick pattern to form and find out if the support and resistance levels, overbought and oversold zones, and the interaction of the curves of the short-term and long-term moving averages and the long-term moving averages do not contradict the trading signal of the candlestick patterns.You will understand that if many technical indicators are all unanimous in their buy and sell signals, the trade has a high probability of success and you can boldly dive into trading.With this book you will learn how to trade profitably on candlestick patterns.

If you are looking for some financial wisdom, this book is the perfect pick and holds the key to simple and efficient financial planning. It guides you to the secret to acquiring, keeping and making money as per the principles of Babylon. The Richest Man in Babylon explains simple laws of making money along with time tested principles that help you gain personal wealth. Right from the importance of saving to understanding common mistakes people make with money, the book will come in handy with