Best Business Books 2019: Economics
Make economics germane again.
A crisis of legitimacy
Today’s toughest global challenges are unintended consequences of yesterday’s success. If our prevailing institutions can’t adapt, they could lose the right to lead.June 5, 2019 by Blair Sheppard and Ceri-Ann DroogWhat happened after India eliminated cash
Two years ago, the Indian government abruptly wiped out most of the nation’s currency in hopes of ending black money and curbing corruption. Has the experiment worked?December 7, 2018 by Deepa KrishnanRelated tags: banking, finance, financial crisis, financial services, global perspective, india, mobile bankingBest Business Books 2018: Narratives
American Tales. See also Top Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018.November 5, 2018 by Bethany McLeanAre We on the Verge of a New Golden Age?
A long-wave theory of technological and economic change suggests the financial malaise that began in 2007 may be about to end.August 28, 2017 by Carlota Perez, Leo Johnson, and Art KleinerWorkers Are Economically Shell-Shocked
Despite the tight labor market, employees report they are willing to take increasingly smaller salaries.August 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossCommon purpose: Realigning business, economies, and society
Today’s economic and political upheavals reflect an ongoing misalignment between business and economies (on the one hand) and acceptable societal outcomes (on the other). There is still time to adjust, if we are willing to reexamine some long-held assumptions.May 25, 2017 by Colm Kelly and Blair SheppardRelated tags: economic crisis, financial crisis, financialization, global issues, globalization, technologyBeing ready for a crisis
An effective response starts long before the catastrophe occurs, with governance and relationships, advance preparation, and the ability to test your practices.May 18, 2017 by Melanie Butler, Sloane Menkes, and Marissa MichelBanking’s Biggest Hurdle: Its Own Strategy
Why coherent institutions were the first to rebound after the financial crisis.January 16, 2017 by Alan Gemes and Joerg RuetschiBest Business Books 2016: Economy
The Crisis Is Over: Welcome to the New CrisisOctober 31, 2016 by J. Bradford DeLongRelated tags: academics, best business books, economic crisis, economics, finance, financial crisis, innovation, productivityMichele Wucker Explains How We Can Avoid The Gray Rhino
Can we train ourselves to stop ignoring the obvious dangers we face?June 28, 2016 by Daniel GrossGlobal Power Shift
Winners, losers, and strategies in the new world economic order.April 4, 2016 by Dennis Chesley, Miles Everson, and John GarveyRelated tags: china, China geopolitics, currency wars, disruption, economic growth, economics, emerging markets, financial crisis, geopolitics, global economy, global issues, global perspective, global trade, global trends, innovation, innovation strategy, international relations, megatrends, state-owned enterprisesThe Hidden Benefits of Lower Gasoline Costs
Economic analysts who argue that cheap fuel isn’t helping the economy are looking in the wrong place.January 26, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: economy, financial crisisSovereign Wealth Funds Can Be Management Leaders
Two leaders of an Australian fund explain how they challenged deceptive messages about investment capability, and raised the game of the companies they work with.January 13, 2016 by Art Kleiner and Josie ThomsonWhy China’s Stock Market Crisis Spread
Excess liquidity in the global financial markets turned a predictable plummet into a worldwide crash.November 23, 2015 by John JullensThe Margin of Safety
In his new book, Wall Street Journal veteran Greg Ip makes the counterintuitive argument that the preventive efforts that makes us safe can encourage dangerous risk taking.November 18, 2015 by David J. LynchThe Fed’s Original Intent
In his new book, Roger Lowenstein describes how financial crises and political tensions spurred the creation of the U.S.’s central bank.November 4, 2015 by Neil IrwinBest Business Books 2015: Economics
The (Very) Political EconomyNovember 2, 2015 by Marc Levinson
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