World Economic System

Chaos in the Human World: Psychology, Economics, Social Systems, and the Limits of Prediction is a comprehensive and accessible exploration of how chaos theory helps explain the unpredictable patterns that shape modern life. Drawing from psychology, behavioral economics, institutional analysis, social networks, and crowd dynamics, this book reveals why small events can spark large consequences and why human systems often defy simple forecasts. Each chapter explains a different domain of complexity, showing how sensitive dependence, nonlinear feedback, and shifting thresholds influence ...

"Vaclav Smil is my favorite author."—Bill Gates An indispensable analysis of how the world really produces and consumes its food—and a scientist's exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planet We have never had to feed as many people as we do...

Understanding World Economics: From the Gold Standard to Global Power Shifts Why does the price of bread rise when oil spikes? How do tariffs between world powers ripple through local economies? And why does a verse from Revelation still echo in modern debates about scarcity and value? Understanding World Economics takes you on a journey through the forces that shape our global financial system. From the historic gold standard to today’s tangled web of debt, trade wars, rare earth sanctions, and shifting alliances, this book sheds light on the hidden levers of power that move markets and ...

The Roman Empire did not rise on marble, glory, or the genius of a few emperors—it rose on roads, coins, grain, taxes, and the invisible arithmetic of everyday life. Understanding the Economy of the Roman Empire in 10 Days pulls back the curtain on the world’s first large-scale economic engine and shows how a backwater kingdom became the most organized, industrialized, and interconnected civilization of the ancient world. Through immersive 1,000-word historical vignettes and clear, accessible explanations, this book brings you inside the forges of Noricum, the wheat fleets of Alexandria...

Crash - the Unknown Sustainability of a Chinese Dominated World Trading System is a piercing investigation of the disastrous effects Chinese Mercantilism is having on the world economy, and whether it will cause the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression? It argues that while China's rise has bought prosperity to hundreds of millions of people from China and from resource supplying nations across the world, including Australia, parts of Africa, Kazakhstan and Russia, its use of aggressive mercantilist has bankrupted the manufacturing industries of nations across the world whose ...

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...

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...

From Nobel Prize winner and bestselling author of Banker to the Poor, a vision of an emerging new economic system that can save humankind and the planet Muhammad Yunus is one of the modern world’s most trenchant social critics. In A World of Three Zeros, he declare it’s time to admit that...

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.

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 ...

The Rise of Sound Money: Africa’s Role in a Post-Dollar World A Strategic Blueprint for the BRICS Era By Michael Jeter Book Description: As the global financial system faces mounting pressure from inflation, unsustainable debt, and the unraveling of dollar hegemony, a quiet realignment is taking place — one grounded not in ideology, but in substance. The Rise of Sound Money examines this pivotal transition with a focus on Africa’s emerging role in a multipolar, asset-backed monetary order. Drawing on macroeconomic trends, historical context, and current BRICS developments, this book ...

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 ...

When it comes to the afflictions of the global economy, almost everyone - and especially Donald Trump - is quick to point the finger of blame at the state of international trade. But what about unconstrained capital flows? Unfettered capital has resulted in a string of financial and economic crises that have left our political systems strained and dialogue corroded. The once perceived benefits of openness have been cast to the wayside and the cracks in the global order can no longer be ignored.

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.

America’s global hegemony is based on the petrodollar system and the Russo-Ukraine war is rapidly bringing that system to an end. The end of the petrodollar will be the end of the world order as we have known it since 1945. Though the U.S. petrodollar system is perhaps the most important economic structure in the world, it is almost never discussed in mainstream sources. In Running on Empty, author Alexander Macris traces the circumstances by which the petrodollar system came into being; the disastrous effect that the system had on US domestic and foreign affairs, ranging from ...

"Conquer the GED Social Studies Exam: Your Essential Guide to History, Civics, Economics, and Geography" is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to excel in the GED Social Studies section. Covering essential topics such as U.S. and world history, civics and government, economics, and geography, this guide provides in-depth explanations and real-world applications. Each chapter emphasizes understanding key concepts, from the Constitution and the principles of democracy to economic systems and the structure of the U.S. government. ...

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 Human Idea delves into humanity's quest for understanding. The book challengs the reader to reconsider the foundations of human existence by examining the intricate tapestry of life that predates us. With a blend of scientific insight and philosophical exploration, the book reveals how the fundamental principles of survival, honed over billions of years, can guide people in navigating the complexities of modern life. Discover The Ecosystem of Life: Understand the interconnectedness of all living beings and the evolutionary journey that has shaped our existence. The Power of Ideas: Learn...

In "The Frugal Libertarian", veteran financial journalist Gregory Bresiger offers a bold, no-nonsense guide to achieving financial independence in today's challenging economic landscape. Drawing from his own journey from zero savings to financial security, Bresiger combines practical advice with a libertarian perspective to help readers navigate the pitfalls of personal finance. This comprehensive guide covers essential topics such as smart saving strategies, wise investing practices, and responsible credit use. But " The Frugal Libertarian" goes beyond typical financial advice by exposing ...