Good Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo

di Capsule Audio (Autore)

Brairwood Publishing LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Good Economics for Hard Times: A 10-Minute Summary In a world of polarized debates and economic uncertainty, Nobel Prize-winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo cut through ideological noise with evidence-based insights on today's most pressing challenges. This capsule version captures the book's most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes, distilling core insights and essential lessons while cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Whether tackling immigration, inequality, automation fears, or climate change, the authors reveal how conventional economic wisdom often fails—and what actually works. Discover why: Borders matter less than we think for wages, yet immigrants rarely "steal" jobs Trade's effects are far more nuanced than political narratives suggest Growth forecasts are unreliable, but dignified work remains crucial Tax policies can reduce inequality without harming economies Climate change demands creative incentives and policy innovations Through rigorous research and compelling examples, Banerjee and Duflo demonstrate that economics at its best is a powerful tool for building a more humane world—if we embrace nuance over dogma and evidence over ideology. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. Navigate complex economic issues with confidence and gain a framework for evaluating policies beyond partisan talking points. Discover why good economics can help solve our hardest problems—even in the hardest times.

• Autore: Capsule Audio
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:13:09
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Brairwood Publishing LLC
• EAN: 9798318109706

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