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  Broken Bargain - Bankers...

  Kathleen Day

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  “A sweeping account of financial calamities . . . shows how often we’ve been wracked by crises, and how quickly we forget why, setting up the next one.” —Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics 
   
  In the 1930s, battered and humbled by the Great Depression, the U.S. financial sector struck a grand bargain with the federal government. Bankers gained a safety net in exchange for certain curbs on their freedom: transparency rules, record-keeping and antifraud measures, and fiduciary responsibilities. Despite subsequent periodic changes in these regulations, the underlying bargain played a major role in preserving the stability of the financial markets as well as the larger economy. By the free-market era of the 1980s and 90s, however, Wall Street argued that rules embodied in New Deal–era regulations to protect consumers, and ultimately taxpayers, were no longer needed—and government agreed. 
   
  This clear, deeply researched history documents the country’s financial crises, focusing on those of the 1920s, the 1980s, and the 2000s, revealing how the two more recent crises arose from the neglect of this fundamental bargain, and how taxpayers have been left with the bill. 
   
   “An engaging analysis . . . The section on the S & L crisis is excellent.” —Choice  
   
  “A fluent if dispiriting study of an economic system that forgives those at the top so long as those at the bottom remain willing to foot the bill.” —Kirkus Reviews

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  The Deal of the Century - The...

  Steve Coll

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  A New York Times–bestselling author’s “superbly reported” account of the dismantling of the world’s largest corporation (The Washington Post). Written by the two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Ghost Wars and Private Empire, The Deal of the Century chronicles the decade-long war for control of AT&T.   When the US Department of Justice brought an antitrust lawsuit against AT&T in 1974, the telecommunications giant held a monopoly on phone service throughout the country. Over the following decade, an army of lawyers, executives, politicians, and judges spent countless hours clashing over what amounted to the biggest corporate breakup in American history. From boardroom to courtroom, Steve Coll untangles the myriad threads of this complex and critical case and gives readers “an excellent behind-the-scenes look” at the human drama involved in the remaking of an entire industry (The Philadelphia Inquirer).   Hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “rich, intricate and convincing,” The Deal of the Century is the definitive narrative of a momentous turning point in the way America does business.    

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  Start With Why Summary

  Simon Sinek

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  This Summary is about a naturally occurring pattern, a way of thinking, acting and communicating that gives some leaders the ability to inspire those around them. Although these “natural-born leaders” may have come into the world with a predisposition to inspire, the ability is not reserved for them exclusively. We can all learn this pattern. With a little discipline, any leader or organization can inspire others both inside and outside their organization to help advance their ideas and their visions. We can all learn to lead.

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  Vending Machine Business - How...

  Michael Gundor

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  In this book, we will delve into the exciting world of vending machines and explore how you can turn this lucrative business opportunity into a successful venture. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking for a new business idea or an existing business owner seeking to diversify your revenue streams, the vending machine industry offers endless possibilities for growth and profitability. 
    
  Throughout the following chapters, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to starting and managing your own vending machine business. From understanding the fundamentals of the industry to selecting the right locations, stocking inventory, and maximizing profitability, we'll cover everything you need to know to get started on the right foot. 
    
  But first, let's take a moment to understand why the vending machine business is such an attractive opportunity. We'll explore the reasons behind its popularity, the potential for scalability, and the various niches within the industry that you can explore. 
    
  By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of how to launch and grow your own vending machine business, as well as the tools and strategies needed to overcome challenges and achieve long-term success. 
    
  So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of vending machines and uncover the secrets to making money in this thriving industry.

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  Summary of Ray Dalio’s...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Ray Dalio’s Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order 
    
  The world is quickly changing in remarkable ways that are new to recent history, but in patterns that have happened before. In Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order (2021), Ray Dalio examines how and why the established world order changed many times in the past. Dalio, a renowned investor, tackles the issues of debt, increasing and decreasing interest rates, and international power struggles. He provides extensive analysis of the rise and fall of significant empires: Dutch, British, American, and Chinese. Based on lessons from history, Dalio offers principles to help readers forecast the future so they can proceed wisely. 

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  The Power of Virtual Distance -...

  Karen Sobel Lojeski, Richard R....

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  Virtual Distance - the measurable disconnect that arises when we rely on digitally mediated communication - applies to all of us. In the Second Edition of The Power of Virtual Distance, Karen Sobel Lojeski and Richard R. Reilly showcase 15 years of data to describe their powerful framework for predicting everything from trust, employee engagement, and job satisfaction to bottom-line results. 
  Technology is at the very core of everything we do, and it enables us to be more connected than ever before. But even though technology can collapse the physical distance between us, it can also spark an explosion of psychological and emotional distance. Every business leader needs to understand how these phenomena affect employees' health and well-being - and, ultimately, business performance. 
  The Power of Virtual Distance, Second Edition represents a major new update to the authors' original text on the concept of Virtual Distance. What was, at that time, a groundbreaking new theory, proved to be a prescient expression of what has become the mainstream understanding: the more connected we become, the more isolated we begin to feel. In this Second Edition, the authors present new data, case studies, and the exponentially growing body of evidence underscoring the business case and human necessity for accounting for Virtual Distance.

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