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In the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, home appliances, motor vehicles, air travel, air conditioning, and television transformed households and workplaces. With medical advances, life expectancy between 1870 and 1970 grew from 45 to 72 years. The Rise and Fall of American Growth provides an in-depth account of this momentous era.

Chinese society has been shaped by the interplay of the EAST—exams, autocracy, stability, and technology—from ancient times through the present. Beginning with the Sui dynasty's introduction of the civil service exam, known as Keju, in 587 CE—and continuing through the personnel management system used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—Chinese autocracies have developed exceptional tools for homogenizing ideas, norms, and practices. But this uniformity came with a huge downside: stifled creativity.

How can a nation create the conditions for economic growth and prosperity? And what, once these conditions are achieved, can it do to sustain this progress? Discover the answers (which may surprise you) in these 24 lectures that guide you through a stimulating and, above all, accessible examination of what economists know and don't know about the elusive search for economic prosperity.

The Rise and Fall of Trust dives deep into the defining moments when trust is earned, shattered, or put on the line. In each episode, hosts Anne Claessen and Pete Mockaitis sit down with bold, honest professionals–from wealth advisors and legal experts to executive coaches and thought leaders–who’ve seen trust tested in real time.Through real-world stories of extraordinary follow-through and shocking betrayal, you’ll gain powerful insights into how trust shapes reputations, relationships, and results. Discover the traits that elevate someone from good to unforgettable, and the red ...

Is Wall Street bad for Main Street America? "A well-told exploration of why our current economy is leaving too many behind." —The New York Times In looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidential election, one thing is clear: much of the population believes that our economic system is...

🚨 NEW Alpha Flite Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨🎙️ "What the Rise and Fall of Fintech Means for the Underserved – 2025 Update"The Fintech revolution was supposed to change the game—no banks, no barriers, just access. But in 2025, the reality looks very different. From mass layoffs to app shutdowns, we break down what the Fintech fallout really means for Black and Brown communities, small business owners, and everyday people who relied on these tools.💡 Who’s being left behind?💰 What can you do to protect your financial future?🛠️ How do we build smarter solutions ...

🎙️ Fall & Rise – Il Podcast sul Fallimento e la Rinascita Tutti falliamo. Ma non tutti sanno come rialzarsi. Fall & Rise racconta storie di persone che hanno toccato il fondo, affrontato il fallimento e trovato la forza per ricostruire la propria vita. 🔹 Errori, crolli, lezioni di vita. 🔹 Storie vere di chi ce l’ha fatta (e di chi ancora lotta). 🔹 Strategie per trasformare le sconfitte in opportunità. Perché il fallimento non è la fine, ma l'inizio di qualcosa di più grande.

An authoritative, insightful, and highly engaging history of the twentieth-century global economy, updated with a new chapter on the early decades of the new century. Global Capitalism guides the listener from the globalization of the early twentieth century and its swift collapse in the crises of 1914–45, to the return to global integration at the end of the century, and the subsequent retreat in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008.

Now an Apple TV+ limited series, Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn The unprecedented rise and catastrophic fall of one of the world’s most feared and admired business executives—Carlos Ghosn—a remarkable story of innovation, hubris, alleged crimes, and daring international escape, as...

The internationally acclaimed author team of William Bonner and Addison Wiggin return to reveal how the epic financial bubble that is plaguing the United States will soon bring an end to this once great empire. They offer a frightening look at the United States' precarious position and discuss how government control of the economy and financial system - combined with unfettered deficit spending and gluttonous consumption - has ravaged the business environment.

Bestselling author Orrin Woodward peels back the curtain on one of the biggest financial frauds hidden in plain sight. Woodward's incisive analysis not only exposes the deception but also provides an invaluable solution to a better path forward.

Twice in the early 21st century, the U.S. economy plunged into a recession due to the collapse of a financial bubble. In this audio book, Dean Baker argues not only that competent economists should have recognized the developing housing bubble, but also that policy makers and the media neglected those economists who did predict danger.

Inspiring Journey of women entrepreneur rising to millionaire achieving remarkable success despite facing multiple setbacks. Explore Nykaa's evolution into a superhero of cosmetic & beauty products in the competitive market with their cool and creative strategies

Anthony Scaramucci and Sam Bankman-Fried were the unlikeliest of business partners. “The Mooch” is a nearly sixty-year-old son of a Long Island crane operator who sprung from Harvard Law to fight his way up the ranks of traditional financewith an infamous eleven-day stint in the White House along the way. “SBF” is a newly-thirty-year-old son of two law professors raised on an elite campus who aimed to revolutionize all that people like the Mooch represented and he’d already become a multi-billionaire on the way.But partner they did –on a series of conferences and with SBF closing a...

Welcome to Terra Tribulations: The Rise & Fall of LUNA, which will air every Wednesday. Your hosts, Hutch and Lucky, were avid community members of what was once the fastest growing cryptocurrency project during its parabolic ascent in 2021 and its rapid demise in 2022. Terra/LUNA was more than just another meme coin – it was a movement. The goal was to take the technology of decentralized finance to the next level. But let’s be clear, this story was as much about human nature as it was about technology. This story will take a deeper dive into the age-old emotional drivers of Fear and ...

Anthony Scaramucci and Sam Bankman-Fried were the unlikeliest of business partners. “The Mooch” is a nearly sixty-year-old son of a Long Island crane operator who sprung from Harvard Law to fight his way up the ranks of traditional financewith an infamous eleven-day stint in the White House along the way. “SBF” is a newly-thirty-year-old son of two law professors raised on an elite campus who aimed to revolutionize all that people like the Mooch represented and he’d already become a multi-billionaire on the way.But partner they did –on a series of conferences and with SBF closing a...