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A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make one thing clear. Progress depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity. With their breakthrough economic theory and manifesto for a better society, Acemoglu and Johnson provide the vision needed to reshape how we innovate and who really gains from technological advances.

The untold story of how America once created the most successful economy the world has ever seen and how we can do it again.

A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make one thing clear. Progress is not automatic but depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity.

Even after the ruinous financial crisis of 2008, America is still beset by the depredations of an oligarchy that is now bigger, more profitable, and more resistant to regulation than ever. Anchored by six megabanks, which together control assets amounting to more than 60 percent of the country's gross domestic product, these financial institutions (now more emphatically "too big to fail") continue to hold the global economy hostage.

In order to illuminate the fallacies of economism, James Kwak first offers a primer on supply and demand, market equilibrium, and social welfare: the underpinnings of most popular economic arguments. Then he provides a historical account of how economism became a prevalent mode of thought in the United States - focusing on the people who packaged Econ 101 into sound bites that were then repeated until they took on the aura of truth.

Discover the lives of history’s greatest leaders. From statesmen to generals and presidents to PMs, this detailed book explores the lives and legacies of five of the world’s most famous and influential men. With a comprehensive account of their lives, achievements, philosophies and more, inside this bundle you’ll find: Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States and famous for his anti-slavery policy and leadership during the Civil War; Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister who stood up to Hitler and the Nazis, leading the UK to victory in World War II; and more.

Bitter fighting over deficits, taxes, and spending bedevils Washington, D.C., even as partisan gridlock has brought the government to the brink of default. Yet the more politicians on both sides of the aisle rant and the citizenry fumes, the more things seem to remain the same. White House Burning looks squarely at the burgeoning national debt and proposes to defuse its threat to our well-being without forcing struggling middle-class families and the elderly into poverty.

Ausgerechnet ihre Herkunft, die ihr bislang immer im Weg stand, wird für die junge Cara zum Ticket in ein besseres Leben: Der charmante Wissenschaftler und Firmenmogul Adam Bosch sucht Menschen aus prekären Verhältnissen, denn er hat einen Weg gefunden, in parallele Welten zu reisen - doch dieser Weg steht nur denen offen, die in der Parallelwelt bereits tot sind. Als Weltenspringerin soll Cara möglichst viele Informationen für Adam sammeln. Bei einem ihrer Sprünge begegnet sie jedoch einer Version von Adam, die als despotischer Herrscher die ganze Welt unterdrückt.

Wieso unterwerfen wir uns den Zielen von Technologieführern, die wir nicht gewählt haben, und denken, dabei handele es sich um Fortschritt?, fragen die zwei MIT-Professoren und Bestsellerautoren Daron Acemoglu und Simon Johnson. Die verbesserte Landwirtschaft im Mittelalter, später die industrielle Revolution und heute die künstliche Intelligenz - im Laufe der Geschichte wurde der technologische Wandel stets als Haupttriebkraft für das Gemeinwohl angesehen.

In the second installment of You Got Options (Lawncare, Part 2), Michael continues to grow his lawncare business. Michael purchases new equipment and discusses new markets with his dad and mentor. Michael realizes the importance of continually seeking new options for continual business growth.

In this third installment of Melissa's journey to financial freedom (You Got Options - Stylist, Part 3), Melissa is headed to cosmetology school to open up more options for her growing business. Melissa thinks through her future and makes a plan to manage school and working.

Tommy is a young man with a great talent and passion for being a photographer. This audiobook shows how Tommy begins a home photography business. Tommy begins the process of running a successful business by following sound financial principles.

Bobby is a young man with a great talent and passion for baking desserts. This first installment of You’ve Got Options shows how Bobby begins a home baking business. Bobby begins the process of running a successful business by following sound financial principles.

Michael is a young man who really loves working in the yard. This second installment of You've Got Options shows how Michael transforms his love for lawn care into a successful business by following sound financial principles.

Do you struggle in understanding Pathophysiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, NCLEX topics, Nursing Pharmacology, Quantitative Research, and Nursing Practice? With the goal of helping you create the most satisfying nursing career and life possible, The Nursing RN lectures Podcast is an invaluable audio destination for ambitious, thoughtful, and forward-thinking nurses. Join me as we make your journey through Nursing a little bit fun as you listen to our content in audio format. We do our best to serve you better!