Global Economic System

A groundbreaking blueprint for mastering “cross-pressures” in a rapidly changing world, teaching leaders to execute and innovate, think locally and globally, and project ambition and statesmanship alike—from a Stanford Business School lecturer and consultant to some of the biggest and most...

A brilliantly imagined literary debut of love, despair, and two people’s search for belonging in a world literally spinning out of control. The acceleration of Earth’s spin begins gradually. At first, days are just a few seconds shorter than normal. Awareness of the mysterious phenomenon...

A compelling new set of interviews on our changing and turbulent times with Noam Chomsky, one of the world's foremost thinkers In this collection of conversations, conducted from 2010 to 2012, Noam Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent concerns: the future of democracy in the Arab world...

The coronavirus pandemic, the deepening economic crash, dangerously divisive political responses, and exploding social tensions have thrown an already declining American capitalist system into a tailspin. The consequences of these mounting and intertwined crises will shape our future. In this unique collection of over 50 essays, The Sickness Is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself, Richard D. Wolff argues clearly that "returning to normal" no longer responds adequately to the accumulated problems of US capitalism.

The ongoing tumult in financial markets and the global economy began when some of our most esteemed financial institutions, our government, and even average citizens abdicated their collective responsibilities, eventually selling out investors and selling off the American Dream itself.

The preeminent doctor and bioethicist Ezekiel Emanuel is repeatedly asked one question: Which country has the best healthcare? He set off to find an answer. The US spends more than any other nation, nearly $4 trillion, on healthcare. Yet, for all that expense, the US is not ranked #1 -- not even...

“Invisible Empires: How Decentralized Drug Networks Are Outsmarting Global Law Enforcement” is a gripping, real-world thriller about a war humanity is losing in plain sight. From the passion-fruit pulp shipment in Peru that concealed nine tons of cocaine to the rise of invisible financiers who move billions through crypto and mirror transactions, Joseph Ejike Ojih (Ph.D.) exposes how the cocaine trade has evolved beyond cartels into a decentralized, digital empire. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Dr. Ojih shows how traffickers have embraced technology, innovation, ...

The Great Devaluation is the number one best-selling book that explains why the real crisis facing the world today is not the coronavirus. The real crisis facing the world is explosive government debt and deficits. Governments are now left with no choice but to spend more than they make, borrow more than they can ever repay, and devalue their currencies to cover it all up.

When Hank Paulson, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs, was appointed in 2006 to become the nation's next Secretary of the Treasury, he knew that his move from Wall Street to Washington would be daunting and challenging. But Paulson had no idea that a year later, he would find himself at the very...

Decode the Secrets of China's Global Strategy —Before It's Too Late!China’s growing influence is reshaping global power dynamics—are you ready to figure out China's next moves? China's New Client States? explores the historical foundations and modern applications of China’s foreign policy. From the ancient tributary system to the Belt and Road Initiative, this book reveals how China builds alliances, exerts influence, and challenges Western dominance. This fascinating and insightful book that digs into the historical roots of China's diplomatic strategies, revealing the principles ...

New York Times bestelling author T. R. Reid travels around the world to solve the urgent problem of America's failing tax code, unravelling a complex topic in plain English - and telling a rollicking story along the way. The U.S. tax code is a total write-off. Crammed with loopholes and...

In Capitalism, Alone, leading economist Branko Milanovic explains the reasons for this decisive historical shift since the days of feudalism and, later, communism. Surveying the varieties of capitalism, he asks: What are the prospects for a fairer world now that capitalism is the only game in town? His conclusions are sobering, but not fatalistic. Capitalism gets much wrong, but also much right - and it is not going anywhere. Our task is to improve it.

Everyone who seriously seeks workable and ethically fair answers to our current global political, economic, environmental, as well as many other equally important questions, should read this book carefully. There is a superior system to capitalism, socialism, communism and all others in existence. This treatise explains it all, step by step. In this book, Greg Oliver elucidates the practical workings of a new groundbreaking global economic and political system. Amongst other topics, this volume includes: A new global economic model Competent democracy model Anti-corruption structures An ...

THE TANO LEGACY™ A Unified Blueprint for Medicine, Economics, Politics, Society, and the Biological Future of Humanity Dr. Benoît Tano delivers one of the most important intellectual works of the 21st century, a monumental integration of medicine, economics, politics, society, technology, and African renaissance theory into one comprehensive framework capable of reshaping human civilization. This book reveals: Integrative Immunity™, how the endocrine and immune systems miscommunicate to create chronic disease TOBIN™, the universal root-cause model explaining toxins, hormonal ...

Through the eyes of two frontline journalists comes a gripping narrative history of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement centered around a cast of core activists, culminating in the 2019 mass protests and Beijing's brutal crackdown. Hong Kong was an experiment in governance. Handed back to China...

Endless regulations. Unrelenting scrutiny. In the high-stakes world of Anti-Money Laundering, success demands more than compliance - it requires strategy. BSA Officers and AML professionals face an ever-changing landscape of regulations, audits, and enforcement actions. With the weight of compliance resting on their shoulders, they must navigate complex laws, satisfy leadership demands, and protect their institutions from financial crimes - all while staying ahead of ever-evolving threats. Without a structured approach, the pressure can be overwhelming, leaving many compliance teams ...

In a time when global food production is at an all-time high, why does hunger, poverty, and malnutrition still devastate entire communities? Plenty is not just another book about world hunger—it’s a bold, eye-opening investigation into the broken systems, global corruption, and economic inequality that keep billions trapped in cycles of food insecurity, starvation, and injustice.

Think China’s economy is just a communist experiment with capitalist flair? Think again. What happens in China’s markets, boardrooms, and government offices will shape your job, your investments, and your financial future—whether you like it or not. Understanding the Chinese Economy in 10 Days is your crash course in how the world’s second-largest economy really works. From Mao to market, social credit to shipping wars, and real estate bubbles to digital currency, this book breaks down the systems, strategies, and stories behind China’s rapid rise—with clarity and without jargon...

The Pleasure Wife is a powerful exploration of temporary marriage, Mutah, Misyar, Rental Wives, Polygamy, and Modern Companionship across cultures worldwide. From the Middle East to South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, millions turn to temporary unions for love, survival, intimacy, escape, or emotional healing. Through 32 compelling chapters, this book reveals: the history and evolution of pleasure marriage global practices and their cultural roots the economics behind modern companionship the psychology of male and female desire real stories from around the world ...

WHAT IF THE SKY COULD END HUNGER, ISOLATION, AND INEQUALITY FOREVER? A mother in rural Kenya holds up a vial of insulin that just descended from the sky. Her tears aren't of gratitude—they're of relief that someone, somewhere, decided her child's life matters. Imagine a world where: • A sick child in Gaza receives life-saving medicine within hours, not weeks • Orphans in Romania no longer wait for irregular shipments, but receive personalized care packages daily • Rural farmers in Kenya sell directly to customers in Oslo, keeping the full value of their work • Distance no longer ...