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  The Hidden Wealth of Nations -...

  Gabriel Zucman

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  A “masterful” work that quantifies the cost of tax havens and large-scale tax evasion to ordinary citizens, and explores solutions to the problem (American Prospect). One much-discussed solution to the rapidly growing problem of economic inequality is to significantly increase the rate at which we tax the wealthy. But with an enormous amount of the world’s wealth hidden in tax havens—in countries like Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands—this wealth cannot be fully accounted for and taxed fairly. No one, from economists to bankers to politicians, has been able to quantify exactly how much of the world’s assets are currently hidden—until now. Gabriel Zucman is the first economist to offer reliable insight into the actual extent of the world’s money held in tax havens. And it’s staggering. Fighting the notion that any attempts to vanquish tax havens are futile since some countries will always offer more advantageous tax rates than others, as well the counter-argument that tax havens have disappeared since the 2007–2008 global financial crisis, Zucman shows how both sides are actually very wrong. In The Hidden Wealth of Nations he offers an ambitious agenda for reform, focused on ways in which countries can change the incentives of tax havens. Only by first understanding the enormity of the secret wealth can we begin to estimate the kind of actions that would force tax havens to give up their practices. Zucman’s work has quickly become the gold standard for quantifying the amount of the world’s assets held in havens. In this concise book, he lays out in approachable language how the international banking system works and the dangerous extent to which the large-scale evasion of taxes is undermining the global market as a whole. If we are to find a way to solve the problem of increasing inequality, The Hidden Wealth of Nations is essential reading. “Unusually lucid and elegant prose—particularly for an economist—complemented by an admirable grasp of history. His review of the ways that efforts to combat tax evasion have stalled for the past century makes the book a worthwhile read in and of itself. . . . Zucman is still at the beginning of what promises to be a brilliant career.” ―The Atlantic

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  Morals of the Market The: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Morals of the Market, by Jessica Whyte.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jessica Whyte.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In The Morals of the Market, explore the intersection of neoliberalism and human rights, uncovering how economic ideologies have reshaped global discourses on morality and justice. This thought-provoking book reveals the historical and ideological roots of neoliberalism, showing how its advocates integrated free market principles with human rights frameworks to advance their agendas. Challenging conventional narratives, it exposes the tensions between individual freedoms and collective responsibilities in an era of market dominance. Essential for anyone interested in understanding the moral dimensions of economic policies and their implications for social justice.

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  Intelligent Socialism Graphic...

  Stephen Pugh

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  Intelligent Socialism, Graphic Benevolence is a left wing graphic art book that supports race equality and human rights. This artwork promotes the positive aspects of left wing political theory and demonstrates that left wing ideas have evolved to challenge the negative interpretations of past socialist systems. One of these advancements is the rejection of totalitarianism. This artwork renounces left wing fascism by illustrating that past socialist systems could have existed successfully as multi-party democracies or as functioning centralised democracies that supported free speech and freedom of expression. The artwork also shows that religious beliefs have been subjugated by previous socialist systems and suggests a more tolerant stance towards human spirituality. Furthermore this artwork highlights how prior socialist systems have been overbearingly patriarchal and aims to promote sexual equality. In the past socialist systems have collapsed due to corruption and the graphic images in this book emphasize that the liberation of new advanced intelligent concepts could revolutionise and protect future socialist systems. One of these concepts is a dual power centrally planned/decentralised co-operative economic model. This political structure would facilitate the positive development of future socialist systems by supporting independent and collective business ownership by the workers combined with planned prosocial governance. The implementation of this structure would bring about an incentive based socialist meritocracy. This new economic system could further emancipate society by completely removing the monetary system. Once capitalism has been removed it could then be replaced with a technologically advanced, advanced physics based, hyper computer generated, expanded reality democratic socialism. The introduction of this new form of socialist system would then allow for positively regulated prosocial privacy and equality based private property.

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  Wage Labor And Capital

  Karl Marx

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  Originally written as a series of newspaper articles in 1847, Wage-Labor and Capital were intended to give an overview of Marx’s central theories regarding the economic relationships between workers and capitalists. These theories outlined include the Marxian form of the Labour Theory of Value, which distinguishes “labor” from “labor-power”, and the Theory of Concentration of Capital, which states that capitalism tends towards the creation of monopolies and the disenfranchisement of the middle and working classes. These theories were later elaborated in Volume 1 of Capital, published in 1867. Karl Heinrich Marx FRSA was a German philosopher, a critic of political economy, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. His best-known titles are the 1848 pamphlet The Communist Manifesto and the four-volume Das Kapital.

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  Constitution of Liberty The:...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Constitution of Liberty, by Friedrich A. Hayek.
   
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  Friedrich A. Hayek.
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  A groundbreaking exploration of the principles of freedom and the role of individual liberty in society, The Constitution of Liberty is a seminal work in political philosophy and economics. It delves into the foundations of free societies, examining the delicate balance between personal autonomy and government intervention. Through its compelling arguments, the book presents a robust defense of classical liberalism and provides insights into the economic and moral underpinnings necessary for a thriving and free civilization.

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  John D Rockefeller - The man who...

  Mike Tisty

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  Over the centuries there have been people able to influence the course of events to the point of changing history.  
  Sometimes they are bulky personalities who have directed the course of events, changed economies, or evolved entire generations; or sometimes they're great statesmen who have been able to bring politics to a level of world power. 
  In this audiobook, we will analyze one of the strongest, magnetic personalities of the 20Th Century, one of the men, who have changed the future and whose names will echo over the centuries. I 
  It's time to meet John D. Rockefeller, his life, his visions, and his dreams. 
  Dive into the extraordinary life of John D. Rockefeller, the man who transformed the world of business and became one of history’s most enigmatic and powerful figures. From humble beginnings as the son of a traveling con artist, Rockefeller rose to dominate the oil industry, creating Standard Oil and reshaping the American economy. But his story is more than just one of wealth—it's a tale of relentless ambition, strategic brilliance, and the complex morality of power. 
  Through vivid storytelling and meticulous detail, this audiobook explores Rockefeller's rise to unparalleled wealth, the controversies that shadowed his empire, and the philanthropic legacy that redefined the notion of giving back. You'll journey into the boardrooms where deals were struck, the courts where his empire was challenged, and the quiet moments where he wrestled with his faith and humanity. 
  Was Rockefeller a ruthless monopolist or a visionary who laid the foundations for modern capitalism? This biography doesn’t shy away from the contradictions, presenting a nuanced portrait of a man who changed the world while grappling with the ethical dilemmas of his time. 
  Whether you’re an admirer of business giants or a student of history, this captivating narrative will leave you enthralled by the life of America’s first billionaire.

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