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Category: Politics & Society

13 Bankers Summary

4 min read ⌚ The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown At this moment, when you think of the American financial power you are thinking of a synonym of America’s big banks. However, that was not always the case. Even before he became president, Thomas Jefferson was careful about big banks. Who Should Read […]

Parting Ways Summary

5 min read ⌚ The Crisis In German-American Relations The German-U.S. relationship achieved its lowest point on September 18, 2002, just before German voters cast their polls in the nation’s most challenging race. Who Should Read “Parting Ways”? And Why? Stephen F. Szabo presents a balanced take on the circumstances prompting the crack between Washington and […]

Too Big to Fail Summary

5 min read ⌚ The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System–and Themselves Are you afraid of failure? – Well, you shouldn’t be if you have all the rightful tools. This is a book for experts, a real step-by-step guide, and analyses of how Paulson, Geithner, Dimon, and Fuld […]

Empire of Debt Summary

5 min read ⌚ The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis The twentieth century proved prosperous for the U.S. economy, which became the most significant and the fastest growing economy in the world. During his governing, Roosevelt flirted with the idea of territorial expansion, and by 1917, President Wilson was getting ready to enter the WWI. […]

Inevitable Surprises Summary

5 min read ⌚ Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence During the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century, some disturbances hit societies all around the world. Japan faced economic hardships, as opposed to China’s and India’s growth. Who Should Read “Inevitable Surprises”? And Why? This world continually changes. According […]

The Greening of IT Summary

4 min read ⌚ How Companies Can Make a Difference for the Environment IT (information technology) consists of more than just data centers. It includes all the firm’s devices, electronics and it absorbs immense amounts of energy. Furthermore, IT contributes significantly to greenhouse gasses, which fuel the global warming. Thus, in accordance with both cost-effectiveness and […]

The End of Food Summary

4 min read ⌚ The Coming Crisis in the World Food Industry During their evolution, humankind has habituated to meat-based diet as a primary energy source. They have managed to grow corn, wheat, and rice. Who Should Read “The End of Food”? And Why? Customers get their food from advanced distribution infrastructure. Cheap food is just […]

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