Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Capitalism - Money Morals and Markets - cover

Capitalism - Money Morals and Markets

John Plender

Publisher: Biteback Publishing

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Capitalism has lifted millions out of poverty. Under its guiding hand, living standards throughout the Western world have been transformed. Further afield, the trail blazed by Japan is being followed by other emerging market countries across the globe, creating prosperity on a breathtaking scale. And yet, capitalism is unloved. From its discontents to its outright enemies, voices compete to point out the flaws in the system that allow increasingly powerful elites to grab an ever larger share of our collective wealth. In this incisive, clear-sighted guide, award-winning Financial Times journalist John Plender explores the paradoxes and pitfalls inherent in this extraordinarily dynamic mechanism - and in our attitudes to it. Taking us on a journey from the Venetian merchants of the Renaissance to the gleaming temples of commerce in 21st-century Canary Wharf via the South Sea Bubble, Dutch tulip mania and manic-depressive gambling addicts, Plender shows us our economic creation through the eyes of philosophers, novelists, poets, artists and divines. Along the way, he delves into the ethics of debt; reveals the truth about the unashamedly materialistic artistic giants who pioneered copyrighting; and traces the path of our instinctive conviction that entrepreneurs are greedy, unethical opportunists, hell-bent on capital accumulation, while manufacturing is innately virtuous. Thoughtful, eloquent and above all compelling, Capitalism is a remarkable contribution to the enduring debate.
Available since: 07/28/2015.
Print length: 352 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Claim Your SWAGGER - cover

    Claim Your SWAGGER

    Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Claim Your SWAGGER is the first part of a three-book series that guides individuals from merely surviving life to thriving in it. 
Informed by her work with almost fifty thousand leaders at various multinational and Fortune 500 companies, her experience with cancer survivors, and her personal journey, Jennifer Sukalo’s SWAGGER approach shows readers what makes them not only unique, but extraordinary. Claim Your SWAGGER gives readers exclusive access to what companies have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for—Jennifer’s expertise. Claim Your SWAGGER helps readers develop a new relationship with their self-worth and learn to appreciate their strengths and limitations. Jennifer Sukalo explains how to find gratitude for the way one’s life experiences have shaped them and clarifies how to become grounded in their core values. Readers will learn to step into their power to overcome the self-limiting beliefs that hold them back and experience a sense of renewal through a greater focus on their passion and purpose. In Claim Your SWAGGER, readers will learn by doing. Jennifer Sukalo designed the SWAGGER process to guide motivated individuals as they take exploratory steps into the next phase of their personal development. The content and activities in Claim Your SWAGGER will help readers develop new knowledge and skills that enable them to respond to situations differently and create lasting behavioral change.
    Show book
  • IoT Inc - How Your Company Can Use the Internet of Things to Win in the Outcome Economy - cover

    IoT Inc - How Your Company Can...

    Bruce Sinclair

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Grab the top spot in your industry by seizing the power of IoT 
 
 
Smart products are everywhere. They’re in our companies, in our homes, in our pockets. People love these products. But what they love more is what these products do-and for anyone running a business today, outcomes are the key. 
 
 
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the point of connection between products and the results they deliver-it’s where products become software. IoT Inc. explains everything you need to know to position your company within this powerful new network. And once you do, you’ll leave the competition in the dust. 
 
 
Founder and president of today’s leading IoT business consulting firm, Bruce Sinclair has been helping companies develop IoT strategies for a decade-far longer than the term has even existed. 
 
 
This essential guide provides an in-depth look into IoT-how it works and how it is transforming business; methods for seeing your own business, customers, and competitors through the lens of IoT, and a deep dive into how to develop and implement a powerful IoT strategy. 
 
 
IoT isn’t a new business trend. It’s the new way of business. Period. The IoT wave is heading for your industry. You can either meet it head-on, and ride it to success, or you can turn your back and let it swamp you. 
 
 
This is your playbook for transforming your company into a major player in the IoT Outcome economy.
    Show book
  • The Winning Attitude - Your Key to Personal Success - cover

    The Winning Attitude - Your Key...

    John C. Maxwell

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Is there really a such thing as a winning attitude? Do you know to know how you can turn a bad attitude around? John C. Maxwell not only discovered the winning attitude, but he has also experienced the incredible difference it makes. 
If you’re struggling with an ingrained negative attitude, there's real hope for you. In this book, bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell shows you how you can change and become a winner. 
In The Winning Attitude, Maxwell shares insights from real life experiences that teaches you to:Recognize and attain the winning attitude to overcome life’s difficulties,Win people over,And turn problems into opportunities. 
Are you tired of trying to cope with feeling defeated? Do you want to stop settling for second best? Now, you too can enter the winner’s circle. 
The Winning Attitude reveals how you can develop the attitude of mind which brings peace, courage, and success!
    Show book
  • Mastering Cryptocurrency: A Beginner's Journey to Financial Freedom - Start Smart with These Essential Investment Tips - cover

    Mastering Cryptocurrency: A...

    David Thompson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The book "Mastering Cryptocurrency: A Beginner's Journey to Financial Freedom: Start Smart with These Essential Investment Tips" is the definitive guide for everyone who is interested in entering the realm of digital assets and releasing their potential for achieving financial independence. This book is designed for novices and walks you through the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies, simplifying complicated ideas such as blockchain, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. It is written for beginners. 
You will acquire the knowledge necessary to construct a robust investing strategy, effectively manage risk, and select the most suitable platforms and wallets for the protection of your digital assets. Additionally, the book provides useful guidance on how to navigate the volatility character of the cryptocurrency market, which will assist you in maintaining your composure throughout the ups and downs in the market. 
This guide will prepare you to succeed in the ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies by putting an emphasis on long-term wealth-building tactics such as holding onto cryptocurrency for an extended period of time, staking, and possibilities to earn passive income. 
The course "Mastering Cryptocurrency" provides you with the knowledge and self-assurance you need to make well-informed decisions and get started on your path to achieving financial independence, regardless of whether you are brand new to cryptocurrency or looking to improve your understanding of it. Get a head start, make intelligent investments, and get ready to take charge of your current and future financial situation using cryptocurrencies!
    Show book
  • Chanakya and Art of Getting Rich - cover

    Chanakya and Art of Getting Rich

    Radhakrishnan Pillai

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Chanakya's Arthashastra is an unrivalled political treatise that has been used by scholars, academics and leaders across the world. In Chanakya and the Art of Getting Rich, Radhakrishnan Pillai brings out the inherent lessons from Arthashastra to present a strategic and practical way of wealth creation. This is a holistic study, written for anyone and everyone.
    Show book
  • Franklin's Way to Wealth - cover

    Franklin's Way to Wealth

    Benjamin Franklin

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "Way to Wealth" is a book written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice on how to succeed in business and personal finance. The book is based on Franklin's famous essay "The Way to Wealth," which he wrote in 1757 and published in the Pennsylvania Gazette. 
The book is structured as a series of proverbs or maxims, each offering a piece of wisdom or insight into financial success. The proverbs are presented in the form of a conversation between a father and his son, with the father dispensing advice and the son asking questions. 
The book covers a wide range of topics, including frugality, hard work, entrepreneurship, and the importance of education. It stresses the value of saving money and investing wisely, and provides practical advice on how to do so. 
"Way to Wealth" was a popular book in its time and has remained a classic of American literature. It is still widely read today and has influenced generations of readers with its practical wisdom and timeless insights into personal finance and success.
    Show book