The 20 most influential books in history | World Economic Forum
WEBCenturies later, Shakespeare’s plays are still by far the most studied and performed in the English-speaking world and beyond. 4. The Republic. Author: Plato. Published: 380 BC. Why you should read it: Not only is it an important piece of work from one of the most influential philosophers, it’s also very readable.
The 12 books every aspiring leader should read, according to a …
WEBFeb 23, 2018 · Adam is the hottest organizational researcher of his generation. When I read the pre-publication version, I was so blown away by how useful, important, and interesting that 'Give and Take' was that I gave it one of the most enthusiastic blurbs of my life: "'Give and Take' just might be the most important book of this young century.
You should read these 12 new economics books, says the IMF
WEBSep 5, 2022 · Anthony Elson, a former IMF staff economist, explores the reasons for this phenomenon and the prospects for the future, tracing the historical roots of widespread dollar use for trade and financial flows to the emergence of the United States as the world’s largest economy after World War II. 'The Global Currency Power of the US Dollar ...
4 books you need to read to understand modern-day China
WEBJun 25, 2016 · These four books, recommended by experts with a deep knowledge of the country and a mix of fiction and non-fiction, will get you started. Country Driving. Peter Hessler. Peter Hessler, an American journalist, spent many years living in China, first as an English teacher and then as a correspondent for the New Yorker.
18 books Warren Buffett thinks you should read
WEBNov 18, 2015 · When Warren Buffett started his investing career, he would read 600, 750, or 1,000 pages a day. Even now, he still spends about 80% of his day reading. “Look, my job is essentially just corralling more and more and more facts and information, and occasionally seeing whether that leads to some action,” he once said in an interview.
Our 10 most-read articles of 2017 | World Economic Forum
WEBDec 22, 2017 · The world’s 10 biggest economies in 2017. New figures from the World Bank revealed the world’s biggest economies in 2017, with the US coming top – at $18trillion and representing 24.3% of the global economy. China and Japan were next in line at $11trillion (14.8%) and $4.4trillion (6%) respectively. A prediction: The world's most powerful ...
12 recommendations for leadership books you should read
WEBMay 21, 2021 · Preview: Annie’s article on rethinking intelligence. 5. The Promises of Giants by John Amaechi. The psychologist and former NBA player offers powerful perspectives on self-awareness, vulnerability, potential, and presence. Preview: my conversation with John on building inclusive cultures. 6. The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly.
5 climate change books to read in National Reading Month
WEBMar 13, 2023 · Rayna Skiver. Here are 5 books to expand your understanding of climate change. The issues they focus on include overconsumption, conservation and environmental justice. One of the books also asks whether we can create an economic system that makes the environment more of a priority. March is National Reading Month!
5 reasons why reading books is good for you | World Economic …
WEBJun 4, 2019 · With many successful people connecting reading to their good fortune, here are five reasons to pick up a book today. 1. Reading could help you live longer. People who read books live for around two years longer than those who don’t, irrespective of gender, wealth, education or health, according to a Yale University study.
20 books Mark Zuckerberg thinks everyone should read
WEBOct 26, 2015 · We’ve put together a list of his picks and why he thinks everyone should read them. ‘Why Nations Fail’ by Daren Acemoğlu and James Robinson. “Why Nations Fail” is an overview of 15 years of research by MIT economist Daren Acemoğlu and Harvard political scientist James Robinson, and was first published in 2012.The authors argue that ...