The idea of evolution and that earth’s species descended from common ancestors had already been around for some time when Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859.
Considered his most important work, Mahbub ul Haq’s Reflections on Human Development appeared at the end of his career in international development, and consolidates his revolutionary contribution to the discipline.
A critical analysis of Capital in the Twenty-First Century, in which economist Thomas Piketty provides detailed evaluations of the significance of a vast amount of data explaining why incomes is distributed in the ways it is.
One of the most influential books on economics ever written, Malthus' work remains one of the most controversial, too.... Læs mere
Because the potential returns appear to be greater in poorer countries... Læs mere
When Manias, Panics, and Crashes was published (1978), the world was entering a new period of global economic turbulence. Economists based their analyses on the assumption that investors act rationally and often communicated their ideas with dry, technical language.
Friedrich Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom (1944) analyzes the ways in which excessive government planning can erode democracy. The work draws influential... Læs mere
A crititcal analysis of the first work written for the general public by the highly influential American economist Milton Friedman. Capitalism and Freedom argues that economies and societies work best when a free market functions with minimal government interference.
Friedman’s 1968 paper changed the course of economic theory, rejecting existing theory and outlined an effective alternate monetary policy designed to secure ‘high employment, stable prices and rapid growth.
Douglas McGregor’s 1960 book is a vital study of the conditions that make employment satisfying and meaningful. Traditionally, managers assumed people were lazy and would not work unless strictly controlled. McGregor believed this was a faulty view of human nature.
Managing change in a rapidly shifting economy and an era of increased globalization requires strong leadership—and a practical step-by-step approach.... Læs mere
Competitors have always existed in business, but what if it were possible to render your competition irrelevant? This is the critical... Læs mere