"Of all the economic bubbles," the editors of The Economist recently observed, "few have burst more spectacularly than the reputation of economics itself." The crisis of 2008 destroyed the credibility of the economic thinking that had guided policymakers for years.
In How the Economy Works, one of our leading economists provides a jargon-free exploration of the current crisis, offering a powerful argument for how economics must change to get us out of it.
Do Good Design: How Designers Can Change the World
FOREWORD BY ERIK SPIEKERMANN How did design help choose a president? Why are people buying houses they cannot afford? Why do U.S. car makers now struggle to compete? Why do we really have an environmental crisis? Design matters. Like never before.
The Ultimate Suburban Survivalist Guide: The Smartest Money Moves to Prepare for Any CrisisAn innovative crisis protection guide from the experts at Weiss Research If you want to continue your lifestyle AND make smart money moves, then The Ultimate Suburban Survivalist Guide is the book for you. Saving money and profiting means understanding the many aspects of life where problems can strike, and this book will be your guide. In the face of disaster it is better to plan than panic.
Beat the Crisis: 33 Quick Solutions for Your CompanyNewspaper columns blare the news daily. There is no doubt that we are struggling through a worldwide economic and financial crisis of a magnitude not witnessed since the Great Depression. In this environment, fraught with danger, no company can afford to take a wait-and-see attitude. One hesitation or misstep can result in the rapid demise of a once stalwart enterprise. The severity of the crisis demands that your company understand its causes, diagnose carefully, implement decisively and monitor constantly.
Leadership Under Pressure: Tactics from the Frontline
In Leadership under Pressure, Col. Bob Stewart draws on his experiences in the army and in business, using them to illustrate the key attributes of a leader. In this timely and personal view of leadership, readers learn how to maintain morale in tough times, deal with a crisis, show courage to colleagues, and lead others by example. Personal stories and frontline details will give aspiring leaders valuable tools for crisis management and negotiation.
