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What are the grand dynamics that drive the accumulation and distribution of capital? Questions about the long-term evolution of inequality, the concentration of wealth, and the prospects for economic growth lie at the heart of political economy. But satisfactory answers have been hard to find for lack of adequate data and clear guiding theories.

New and revolutionary ideas and perspectives on the central management issues of tomorrow by the man Warren Bennis calls ""the most important management thinker of our time."" In this major new work, Peter F. Drucker discusses how the new paradigms of management will change our basic assumptions...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve deployed an extraordinary range of policy tools that helped prevent the collapse of the financial system and the U.S. economy. Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues lent directly to U.S. businesses, purchased trillions of dollars of government securities, pumped dollars into the international financial system, and crafted a new framework for monetary policy that emphasized job creation.

What do Google, Snapchat, Tinder, Amazon, and Uber have in common, besides soaring market share? They're platforms - a new business model that has quietly become the only game in town. A platform, by definition, creates value by facilitating an exchange between two or more interdependent groups. So, rather than making things, they simply connect people. The advent of mobile computing and its ubiquitous connectivity have forever altered how we interact with each other. Yet, few people truly grasp the radical structural shifts of the last 10 years.

Are mass violence and catastrophes the only forces that can seriously decrease economic inequality? To judge by thousands of years of history, the answer is yes. Tracing the global history of inequality from the Stone Age to today, Walter Scheidel shows that inequality never dies peacefully. Inequality declines when carnage and disaster strike and increases when peace and stability return. The Great Leveler is the first book to chart the crucial role of violent shocks in reducing inequality over the full sweep of human history around the world.

Economist Richard Holden examines the virtues and risks of low interest rates, mobile money, and cryptocurrencies and explains how these three elemental forces will continue to play out—in our wallets, on the blockchain, and throughout major economies—in the decades to come. Holden weaves in the stories of three people who have exerted massive influence over the future of modern money: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin, and Raghuram Rajan, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund.

Business has become more of a routine than an evolving reality. This has created more failed businesses than successful ones. Thinking about the rate of social changes in relation to technology, taste, location etc. entrepreneurs has found it more challenging to keep up. However business is not about the work rather the system. It should be designed for self sustainability. My goal is simply to create sustainability in businesses and creating values that has the capacity to grow, expand and remain innovative to meet the need of any generation.

The home of great construction stories. We go behind the headlines to meet the people who envision, create and manage the built world. Brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building.

The home of great construction stories. We go behind the headlines to meet the people who envision, create and manage the built world. Brought to you by the CIOB.

Taking cues from the European Renaissance, which emerged from the Dark Ages amidst plagues, trade, and wars, we fancy a new renaissance in the context of the 21st century, as we confront a potent mix of humanity-level existential challenges. What might enable a desperately-needed renewal, and catalyze a profound transformation? What lessons can we learn from history? How can we shape the future for better trajectories? How will the changing world order hasten or hinder such trajectories? What inspirations can be drawn for personal renewal, whether or not a large-scale societal renaissance ...

If you're fed up of hearing all the bullshit, jargon and cliches around leadership, this podcast series is about getting real. I talk with top leaders and leadership thinkers as they share their ideas and insights on leading in a world that's radically different from the one still being taught in business schools. The world needs different thinking and acting right now and leaders, believe it or not, must lead the way. Out with the top-down command-and-control models of the 20th Century, and in with getting out of the way and trusting your people (who know best) to make the decisions. This ...

21st-Century Nursing is a podcast focused on the forces shaping the evolution of nursing, as well as the careers of those who choose this most trusted and noble of professions. This podcast offers inspiration and practical takeaways for both seasoned nurses and nursing students, as well as interviews with the change-makers, trailblazers, and innovators who are propelling the profession into the future. 21st-Century Nursing is a podcast for the nursing profession of today and tomorrow.

My name is Dr. Bianca Cardenas, and I empower leaders to transcend competition by helping them unlock their people's potential. In my podcast, The 21st Century Leader, I will guide you on developing more confidence in your leadership to thrive in our 21st century globalized business environment. Join me every Wednesday as I give you research-backed practical recommendations you can start using tomorrow to make you a more influential and innovative leader. For every podcast episode, I write an accompanying article you can find at http://drbiancacardenas.com.

I am a Managing Partner with Fortune Management, the nation’s leading practice management organization. I created this podcast because I am passionate about the business of dentistry, personal and professional development, and enjoy open discussions, debates, and dialogue regarding the future of the dental industry, technology, and most of all, coaching. I hope to contribute as much as I learn!

Poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness shares insights to help you thrive as a 21st Century Creative. He also interviews leading creators in the arts and creative industries. Every guest sets you a Creative Challenge based on the theme of the interview.

21st Century Visionary is the go-to podcast for young entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers building the future. The podcast is hosted by Sanat Singhal, an 18-year-old kid with a vision to connect young people with the content and community to dream an inspiring vision for society and make it a reality. So every episode, we feature the stories and insights of inspiring young entrepreneurs or experienced business and thought leaders.

The 21st Century Entrepreneurship Podcast is a 4 x Gold-Award weekly show that features interviews with cutting-edge leaders and successful entrepreneurs. We talk about the fundamentals of starting and growing a business, achieving and maintaining success, as well as the difficulties of entrepreneurship and its future. Subscribe to the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Podcast and never miss an episode, so you can stay on top of the curve and gain the knowledge you need to succeed in today's competitive landscape.

The 21st Century Business Podcast is dedicated entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. In this podcast, we will share tools and techniques for entrepreneurs who want to be profitable in the 21st Century.

Podcast highlighting and celebrating people who make real change happen in their communities, countries, businesses, industries and beyond. These people are change agents who are already rewriting the narrative and bringing us a step closer to making the 21st century the time to be alive!

Brought to you by Virtual not Distant, the 21st Century Work Life podcast looks at leading and managing remote teams, online collaboration and working in distributed organisations. Join Pilar Orti, guests & co-hosts as they shine the spotlight on the most relevant themes and news relevant to the modern knowledge worker.