Top Book Summary in Finance & Economics

Discover how to start investing confidently by understanding the simple 'investment risk ladder' concept. Learn how to build a diversified portfolio with basic building blocks, even as a complete beginner.

A straightforward guide to financial freedom, offering practical steps to manage money, eliminate debt, and build long-term wealth.

Discover how retired financial professionals can blend sophisticated market analysis with outdoor pursuits like hiking and fly fishing, creating a fulfilling post-career life that balances intellectual stimulation with adventure.

A scathing critique of the gig economy, exposing how tech companies exploit workers and proposing solutions for economic fairness.

Uncover the secretive world of commodity traders who shape global markets and wield immense power behind the scenes.

A guide for women to create a fulfilling life beyond money, rejecting hustle culture and embracing intentional living and financial wisdom.

A deep dive into Chapter 5 of Thomas R. Dye's Understanding Public Policy, exploring how government decisions create and maintain poverty through hidden welfare systems, benefit cliffs, and structural inequalities.

Money harmony: the key to lasting love and wealth.

A compelling examination of monopoly power in modern society and its threats to democracy and economic fairness.

Explore how Bitcoin is fundamentally reshaping our understanding of money itself, from challenging traditional banking systems to offering financial sovereignty through decentralized, trustless digital currency.

A fascinating exploration of the contemporary art market's economics, revealing the curious forces behind astronomical prices and artistic value.

Uncover the hidden psychology of pricing and value, revealing how irrational factors shape our perceptions of worth and decision-making.

A provocative examination of Australia's broken justice system, advocating for restorative approaches to reduce reoffending and heal victims.

A brutally honest guide to avoiding common pitfalls that doom most startups, based on hard-earned entrepreneurial wisdom.

Master investing through theory, history, psychology, and business insights. Build a winning portfolio with timeless principles.

Explores how Western culture shaped unique psychology, impacting global prosperity through an intriguing historical and anthropological lens.

A sobering forecast of economic collapse due to supply chain disruptions, offering strategies to prepare for the impending crisis.

Unveils the extravagant world of high-stakes casino gambling, exposing the lavish lifestyles and motivations of ultra-wealthy 'whale' gamblers.