Showing results for "War" in Economics

Read by author Soumaya Keynes 'An amazing book' – Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate in economics 'Timely, witty and wise' – Tim Harford, broadcaster and bestselling author of The Undercover Economist 'A breezy, low-jargon guide' – Helen Lewis, bestselling author of The Genius Myth A witty...

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Against the Odds and American History Tellers.

Discover the timeless strategies of The Art of War, a profound guide to understanding conflict and competition. This classic text offers invaluable insights into the art of tactics, leadership, and strategy, making it essential reading for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of life, whether in warfare or everyday challenges.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'One of the scariest books I've read... The picture that emerges is dark yet comprehensive and satisfying' Bloomberg Businessweek 'Let's hope he's wrong' Financial Times In his latest book, financial expert, investment advisor and New York Times bestselling author...

Trade disputes are usually understood as conflicts between countries with competing national interests, but as Matthew C. Klein and Michael Pettis show in this book, they are often the unexpected result of domestic political choices to serve the interests of the rich at the expense of workers and ordinary retirees. Klein and Pettis trace the origins of today's trade wars to decisions made by politicians and business leaders in China, Europe, and the United States over the past 30 years. 

Welcome to Money Trees, the spinoff where DJ Universe and Dangerous Zygos break down the real moves behind the music—because this game is deeper than beats and bars. Every episode, they chop it up about the business side of hip-hop, from building wealth and owning your masters to setting up generational wealth that lasts.

Bloomsbury presents China After Mao by Frank Dikötter, read by Daniel York Loh. _______________ A SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘A revolutionary book’ Sunday Times ‘A pulsating account that makes clear how important it is to look beneath the surface when it comes to any...

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.

The first volume of a ground-breaking and truly global trilogy on the Second World War, from an exciting, prize-winning academic. Between 1931 and 1949, a series of crises threatened world order and the very functioning of states, as well as destroying or changing millions of ordinary people’s...

China expert Robert Spalding reveals the shocking success China has had infiltrating American institutions and compromising our national security. The media often suggest that Russia poses the greatest threat to America's national security, but the real danger lies farther east. While those in...

Clone Wars: The Spinoff is where DJ Universe links up with a different guest co-host each episode—an artist, entrepreneur, or creative—featuring their voice cloned for a twist. They talk hustle, brand, and blueprint moves, with raw convos, exclusive drops, and strategy sessions. It’s hip-hop DNA, street-smart marketing, and unapologetic game.

Family Law War Room with Brad LaMorgese is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the complexities of family law with clarity and precision. Hosted by Brad LaMorgese, a seasoned family law attorney, the show offers in-depth discussions on topics ranging from divorce and custody disputes to property division and appeals. Aimed at both legal professionals and individuals navigating family law issues, the podcast provides expert insights and practical advice to help listeners understand their rights and options. With a focus on high-stakes cases and strategic decision-making, Family Law War Room with ...

 Gods at War details the recent deals and events that have forever changed the world of billion-dollar deal-making. This audiobook is a whirlwind tour of the players determining the destiny of corporate America, including the government, private equity, strategic buyers, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds. 

Brought to you by Penguin. From veteran Amazon reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Everything War is the first untold, devastating exposé of Amazon's endless strategic greed, its pursuit of total domination, by any means necessary, and the growing efforts to stop it. For over twenty years...

In Wealth, War, and Wisdom, legendary Wall Street investor Barton Biggs reveals how the turning points of World War II intersected with market performance. Biggs will help the 21st-century investor comprehend our own perilous times as well as choose the best strategies for the modern market economy.

This program is read by the author with a foreword written and read by Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl. "An irresistibly readable and humane exploration of the barbarities of class...readers are gifted that most precious of things in these muddled times: a clear lens through which to see the world."...

Economic sanctions dominate the landscape of world politics today. First developed in the early twentieth century as a way of exploiting the flows of globalization to defend liberal internationalism, their appeal is that they function as an alternative to war. This view, however, ignores the dark paradox at their core: designed to prevent war, economic sanctions are modeled on devastating techniques of warfare.

Bloomsbury presents The Downfall of Money by Frederick Taylor, read by Gordon Griffin A timely narrative account of the biggest financial crisis in modern history and its human consequences by the author of Dresden and The Berlin Wall. 'Excellent … This is a dramatic story, well told' Wall...

Black Market Billions blows the lid off the world's fastest-growing illicit industry: organized retail crime. Hitha Prabhakar reveals how criminals with ties to terrorist groups around the world are committing huge product thefts, and using the profits to fund terrorist acts. Prabhakar connects the dots and follows the money - from consumers dying for a deal to terrorist cells eager to do the killing.

Lucas and Luna dissect the mechanics of international trade — from tariff structures and trade-war escalation to the real-time reconfiguration of global supply chains. Each episode opens with a specific data point: a new WTO ruling, a sudden tariff hike on semiconductors, a shipping-cost spike out of the Red Sea. Lucas, a former trade journalist, walks Luna through the legal and economic logic behind the headline; Luna, a supply-chain analyst, pushes back with on-the-ground logistics data from Port of Shanghai container indices and factory PMIs. Together they trace how a 25% steel tariff in ...