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WHY NATIONS FAIL

by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson

For economics and political-science students, surely, but also for the general reader who will appreciate how gracefully the... Full review >

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POWER, INC.

by David Rothkopf

Rothkopf delivers a lively, accessible treatment of a multifaceted, complex subject. Full review >

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ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD

by Laura Vanderkam

Quirky, insightful and enjoyable—a welcome corrective to the typical advice from economists and financial managers steeped... Full review >

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THE PREDICTABLE SURPRISE

by Sylvester J. Schieber

Precisely the sort of levelheaded, serious discussion our political leaders appear so unwilling to conduct. Full review >

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LOCAL DOLLARS, LOCAL SENSE

by Michael H. Shuman

An impassioned, forward-thinking plea for economic reform at the grassroots level. Full review >

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THE END OF MONEY

by David Wolman

An intriguing book on a topic that many readers have always taken for granted: the cash in their purses and wallets. Full review >

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WHERE DID THE JOBS GO--AND HOW DO WE GET THEM BACK?

by Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson

The authors intended to “help voters sift through the political rhetoric” to better understand and face the unemployment... Full review >

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MONEY WELL SPENT?

by Michael Grabell

A deeply reported, well-written account of a difficult topic to capture, partly because of the complexity and partly because... Full review >

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