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After two government bailouts of the US economy in less than twenty years, free market ideology is due for serious reappraisal. In Free Market, Jacob Soll details how we got to this current crisis, and how we can find our way out by looking to earlier iterations of free market thought. Tracing the intellectual evolution of the free market from Cicero to Milton Friedman, Soll argues that we need to go back to the origins of free market ideology in order to truly understand it—and to develop new economic concepts to face today’s challenges.

Understanding the rise of state capitalism and its threat to global free markets, The End of the Free Market details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive local economies through ownership of market-dominant companies and large pools of excess capital, using them for political gain. This trend threatens America's competitive edge and the conduct of free markets everywhere.

Marx and Engels were right when they observed in the Communist Manifesto that free markets had in a short time created greater prosperity and more technological innovation than all previous generations combined. A century and a half later, all the evidence shows that capitalism has lifted millions and millions from hunger and poverty. Today's story about global capitalism, shared by right-wing and left-wing populists, but also by large sections of the political and economic establishment, does not deny that prosperity has been created, but it says it ended up in far too few hands.

The rise of the Tea Party and the 2010 election results revealed that tens of millions of Americans are alarmed by big government but skeptical that anything can or will be done to stop the growth of the state. In Free Market Revolution, the keepers of Ayn Rand’s legacy argue that the answer lies in Rand’s pioneering philosophy of capitalism and self-interest—a philosophy that more and more people are turning to for answers.

There are several books on the topic of the stock market, however this audiobook is unique in that the author has tried to explain the complex aspects of the financial sector in a clear and simplified manner. All aspects of the share market, including the commodity market and mutual funds, are explained in very simple terms.

The Left has seized on our economic troubles as an excuse to “blame the rich guy” and paint a picture of capitalism and the free market as selfish, greedy, and cruel. Exactly the opposite is true, says Father Robert Sirico in his thought-provoking book Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy. Father Sirico argues that a free economy actually promotes charity, selflessness, and kindness. In Defending the Free Market, he shows why free-market capitalism is not only the best way to ensure individual success and national prosperity but also the surest route to a moral and socially just society.

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

Authoritative guidance for navigating inevitable financial market regulation. The reform of this country's financial regulation will be one of the most significant legislative programs in a generation. When Free Markets Fail: Saving the Market When It Can't Save Itself outlines everything you need to know to stay abreast of these changes.

In 100 to 1 in the Stock Market, Thomas Phelps discloses the secrets and strategies to increasing your wealth one hundredfold through buy-and-hold investing. Unlike the short-term trading trends that are popular today, Phelps's highly logical, yet radical approach focuses on identifying compounding machines in public markets, buying their stocks, and holding these investments long term for at least 10 years. In this indispensable audio guide, Phelps analyzes what made the big companies of his day so profitable for the diligent, long-term investor.

In the Free Market Matters podcast, host Bruce Rottman offers an economist's keen perspective as he and his guests discuss current events, markets, pop culture, and more. If you like to learn while you listen, and have fun at the same time, this podcast is for you. Mr. Rottman directs the Free Market Institute at Brookfield Academy. Before taking this new role, he taught high school economics for more than 40 years, both at Brookfield Academy and other independent schools across the country. His extensive knowledge, Socratic teaching style, and humor have made him a favorite of students (and ...

Grower's Market is set in remote marijuana country peopled with characters whose backgrounds are diverse and whose futures are uncertain. Sunbeam, who entered adult life as a 1960s San Francisco hippie girl, moved north searching for peace and quiet in unspoiled nature. Eventually she ended up running the Bird of Prey Tavern and growing enough weed to support her tranquil life.

Welcome to Capitalists, the unapologetically pro-free-market podcast where politics meets profit—with a side of comedy in 100 bi-weekly episodes. Developed and hosted by Claudia Jarvis and Ron Davies, this show dives into the power of entrepreneurship, the absurdities of big government, and why free markets always win. Whether you’re a business-savvy go-getter, a political junkie, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh at economic hypocrisy, Capitalists is your go-to for sharp insights and sharp wit. No fluff, no nonsense—just capitalism, common sense, and a little Trump-era fun.Become ...

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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Bank that Lived a Little by Phillip Augar, read by Jonathan Keeble. Based on unparalleled access to those involved, and told with compelling pace and drama, The Bank that Lived a Little is the story of one of the most familiar names on the British...

In 1966, two columnists joined Newsweek magazine. Their assignment: Debate the world of business and economics. Paul Samuelson was a towering figure in Keynesian economics. Milton Friedman championed "monetarism" and insisted the Federal Reserve maintain tight control over the amount of money circulating in the economy.

Why are cellphone plans so much more expensive in the United States than in Europe? It seems a simple question. But the search for an answer took Thomas Philippon on an unexpected journey through some of the most complex and hotly debated issues in modern economics. Ultimately, he reached a surprising conclusion: American markets, once a model for the world, are giving up on healthy competition.

The odds are 75% in your favor that you will profit from an options trade. And it’s even less risky – and potentially more lucrative – for the smaller investor if you trade weekly. Do you want to have extra weekly spending cash to cover your day-to-day living expenses? Would you like to earn passive income while you sleep? Does the idea of a few minutes every other day adding up to consistent monetary returns sound good?

In Love & Money, Anne Manne looks at the religion of work - its high priests and sacrificial lambs. As family life and motherhood feel the pressure of the market, she asks whether the chief beneficiaries are self-interested employers and child-care corporations. Manne argues that devaluing motherhood - still central to so many women's lives - has done feminism few favours. For women on the frontline of the work-centred society, it has made for hard choices. Manne eloquently tells what happened when feminism adapted itself to the free market.

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Welcome to The Beginner’s Guide to all things economic, political, and sociocultural. We will be sharing quick bites into all the topics, concepts, and theories that we all talk about, but should probably know a little bit more about. We will be keeping it all unbiased, to the point and hopefully interesting enough to inspire you to dig a little deeper on your own! The Beginner's Guide is a Subject Ent. production for Free Markets Destroy, a project of Washington Policy Center a non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization that educates on vital public policy issues.