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The World is Flat
by Thomas Friedman

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The beginning of the twenty-first century will be remembered, Friedman argues, not for military conflicts or political events, but for a whole new age of globalization – a ‘flattening’ of the world. The explosion of advanced technologies now means... (read more)
 
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Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future
by Bill McKibben

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Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism
by Kevin Phillips

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The bestselling author reveals how the U.S. financial sector has hijacked our economy and put Americaas global future at risk In American Theocracy, Kevin Phillips warned us of the perilous interaction of debt, financial recklessness, and the increasing... (read more)
 
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by Kevin Phillips

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Naval Blockades in Peace and War: An Economic History Since 1750
by Lance E Davis

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An examination of the effectiveness of naval blockades and sanctions since 1750.... (read more)
 
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Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet
by Jeffrey D. Sachs

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Rather than a grim manifesto on the world's problems, Jeffrey Sachs offers readers what he calls the four key goals of a global society — prosperity for all, the end of extreme poverty, stabilization of the global population, and environmental... (read more)
 
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The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth about Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World
by John Perkins

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From the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" comes an expos of international corruption. Perkins suggests how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations.... (read more)
 
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Wikinomics Expanded Edition
by Don Tapscott

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An updated edition of the national bestselleranow with a new introduction and a new chapter Today, encyclopedias, jetliners, operating systems, mutual funds, and many other items are being created by teams numbering in the thousands or even millions... (read more)
 
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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
by Naomi Klein

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To be honest, I could not finish this book. It made me too angry. These are the stories about our country you don't want to know. Naomi Klein has cast a spotlight on the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of the American dream. The Shock Doctrine... (read more)
 
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The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century
by Thomas L. Friedman

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The Creature from Jekyll Island
by G. Edward Griffin

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The Government has no need of taxes for revenue. Banks prefer lending to governments because the rarely repay loans. The Fed is not Federal, has no reserves and is by far not a bank. The IMF and the World Bank are disastrous for the poor and the... (read more)
 
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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
by Dan Ariely

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Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin? Why does recalling the Ten Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't possibly be caught? Why do we splurge on a lavish meal... (read more)
 
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

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Freakonomics (Rev 06 Edition)
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