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[2024]
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"An illustrated guide to the mad math and terrible terminology of economics, from one of the internet's favorite financial educators. The stuff you really need to know about how the economy works? It's pretty simple. Yes, even if you were bored to tears in economics class, or if you're cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted--or straight-up misguided--financial commentary. In this particularly disorienting era, many have turned to a young economic...
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Since the end of the Great Recession in 2009 the central banks of the advanced countries have taken unprecedented actions to reflate and stimulate their economies. There have been significant differences in the timing and pace of these actions. These independent monetary policy actions have had significant spillover effects on the economies and monetary policy strategies of other advanced countries. In addition the monetary policy actions and interventions...
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With the inflation rate in the United States and many other countries on the rise for over a year and nearing double digits, the Hoover Institution hosted its 2022 conference on monetary policy. Policy makers, market participants, and academic researchers gathered to discuss the situation. Many agreed that low interest rates and high money growth were inappropriate given the high inflation rate and evidence that the United States has recovered from...
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Step into a world of true abundance and prosperity with Timothy R. Williams' captivating book, "Biblical Increase and Prosperity God's Way." This remarkable read will take you on a transformative journey, unlocking the secrets to living a life of fulfillment, domination, and exponential growth-just as God intended.
Timothy opens his heart by expressing deep gratitude to his wife, Tammy, who has been his unwavering source of support throughout...
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In The Structural Foundations of Monetary Policy, Michael D. Bordo, John H. Cochrane, and Amit Seru bring together discussions and presentations from the Hoover Institution's annual monetary policy conference. The conference participants discuss long-run monetary issues facing the world economy, with an emphasis on deep, unresolved structural questions. They explore vital issues affecting the Federal Reserve, the United States' central bank. They...
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What Has Government Done to Our Money? was first published in 1962 as Money, free and unfree, and details the history of money, from early barter systems, to the gold standard, to present-day systems of paper money. Rothbard explains how money was originally developed, and why gold was chosen as the preferred commodity to use as money. The author also explains how the gold standard makes money a commodity, and how market forces create a stable economy....
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In May 2023, the world's top economic policymakers and academics convened at the Hoover Institution for the annual Monetary Policy Conference. They met at a tumultuous time: the previous year, inflation had surged, and some believed the Federal Reserve was slow to react. What was behind this surge, and why did the Fed fail to forecast inflation, or perceive it when it happened? Participants considered whether the sluggish response made the situation...
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Welcome to this concise and comprehensive textbook on the essentials of economics, specifically tailored for MBA and BBA students. As an academician, I have crafted this resource to provide you with a clear understanding of key economic concepts that are crucial for your future career success. In the following pages, we will explore topics such as demand analysis, microeconomics, macroeconomics, forecasting techniques, pricing strategies, different...
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In September 1985, emissaries of the world's five leading industrial nations – the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and Japan – secretly gathered at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and unveiled an unprecedented effort to correct the largest set of current account and exchange rate imbalances that had ever threatened the world economy. The Plaza Accord is credited with sharply realigning exchange rates, significantly reducing current account...
11) Currency Unions
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Currency Unions reviews the traditional case for flexible exchange rates and "countercyclical"-that is, expansionary during recessions and contractionary in booms-monetary policy, and shows how flexible exchange rate regimes can better insulate the economy from such real disturbances as terms-of-trade shocks. The book also looks at the pitfalls of flexible exchange rates-and why fixed rates, particularly full dollarization-might be a more sensible...
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Where does money come from? This provocative question lies at the heart of a compelling narrative that delves into the intricate world of finance and governance. The book exposes the absolute monopoly held by governments in the creation of money, a process often shrouded in mystery and misconception. It reveals how governments, regardless of their form – be it empires, kingdoms, democracies, dictatorships, or other structures – have historically...
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In "The Courage to be Profitable", small business financial expert Ruth King shows business owners the easy steps to really understanding the financial part of their businesses. Written in English rather than accounting babble, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, proper pricing, and cash flow come alive and are easily understood. Anyone can follow this simple, three step process to avoid being another failure statistic. "The Courage to be...
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"The untold story of how FDR did the unthinkable to save the American economy. The American economy is strong in large part because nobody believes that America would ever default on its debt. Yet in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt did just that, when in a bid to pull the country out of depression, he depreciated the U.S. dollar in relation to gold, effectively annulling all debt contracts. American Default is the story of this forgotten chapter in America's...
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Our present understanding of economics is still in the Dark Ages. Held back by a fundamental misunderstanding between our economic relationships and wealth creation, for thousands of years the pursuit of money has unwittingly made us our own worst enemies. At every waking moment we have a near infinite number of possible choices and consequences, but we voluntarily limit ourselves to substandard outcomes through a broken economic structure. Money...
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La Teoría Monetaria Moderna es un enfoque económico de reciente surgimiento y todavía poco conocido, pero que está de moda en el ámbito académico y político, y que sin duda ganará mucha más importancia en el futuro por lo rompedor y polémico que resulta. De hecho, hay muchos economistas que creen que se convertirá en el nuevo paradigma económico de la siguiente generación.
Caricaturizada por unos y exagerada por otros, el presente libro...
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El autor hace una revisión de 27 formas de generar dinero en Internet. Describe los pros y las contras de cada forma descrita en el libro. El autor hace énfasis en el esfuerzo, conocimientos de marketing y otras habilidades que se necesitan para poder hacer dinero en Internet. Establece que no existe tal cosa como "hacer mucho dinero sin ningún esfuerzo". Pese a todo Internet es un muy buen lugar para generar nuevos ingresos, dedicándole tiempo...
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El tema de este libro es de singular relevancia y eso no solo por la incidencia de las nuevas tecnologías en las cuestiones monetarias y, por ende, económicas, sino porque, a mediano plazo, podría determinar cambios en las más diversas áreas de la vida social como un todo. La realidad confirma, a cada paso, dramáticamente, esta percepción.
En efecto, en plena guerra ruso-ucraniana, la geopolítica ingresó de lleno en la cuestión: el presidente...
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“A Bubble That Broke the World” is a collection of articles by American journalist and author Garet Garrett. The work seeks to answer the question: "What truly caused the stock market crash of 1929, and the ensuing depression?"
Garet Garrett (1878-1954) began his journalism career at age 20, writing for the Cleveland Recorder in Chicago. Soon he was reporting on the McKinley administration from Washington, D.C. for the Washington Times. In 1900,...
20) Money Matters
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Take Control of Your Financial Future with "MONEY MATTERS" by Dave Alese
Are you ready to master your finances and build a secure future? "MONEY MATTERS" by Dave Alese is your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing your money, empowering you to achieve financial freedom and success.
Why You'll Love "MONEY MATTERS":Expert Advice: Gain insights from Dave Alese, a seasoned financial expert, on managing your finances effectively.Practical...