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The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey: A personal finance book

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a personal finance book that provides a step-by-step guide to help readers achieve financial freedom. The book emphasizes the importance of financial responsibility, discipline, budgeting, and avoiding all debt including credit cards. The book is divided into seven “baby steps” that readers can follow to become debt-free […]

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“The Philippine Economy: No Longer the East Asian Exception?”

“The Philippine Economy: No Longer the East Asian Exception?” by Ramon L. Clarete, Emmanuel F. Esguerra, Hal Hill In this insightful book, a notable team of experts explores the core of the Philippine economy. They ask a pivotal question: Has the Philippines effectively re-entered the vibrant East Asian mainstream? If so, what strategies and priorities are necessary to

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“The Economy and Business Environment of Vietnam”

“The Economy and Business Environment of Vietnam” by Roderick Macdonald is a compelling read that provides an in-depth understanding of Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy. This book is a treasure trove of insights, challenging preconceived notions about Vietnam. The book begins with an introduction to Vietnam’s economy and business environment, highlighting the country’s openness to trade

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“Banking on the State: The Financial Foundations of Lebanon”

“Banking on the State: The Financial Foundations of Lebanon” by Hicham Safieddine is a captivating journey through Lebanon’s financial past and its impact on the formation of the state. This book is more than just a historical narrative, it’s a forward-looking examination of the country’s financial bedrock. Safieddine charts the course of Lebanese banking from

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“Kuwait: Trade and Investment” by Ragaei El Mallakh

“Kuwait: Trade and Investment,” by Ragaei El Mallakh, is an exhaustive study of Kuwait’s economic potential, activities, and its influence on the world economy. First published in 1979, the book offers a profound insight into the trade and investment scenario of Kuwait. Despite its limited geographical extent, Kuwait has a significant presence in international finance,

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“Europe’s Growth Champion” by Marcin Piatkowski

“Europe’s Growth Champion: Insights from the Economic Rise of Poland” by Marcin Piatkowski is an intriguing study of Poland’s extraordinary economic metamorphosis. The book delves into how Poland, once a consistently underdeveloped, impoverished, and marginal country, has surprisingly emerged as a champion of growth in Europe and globally within a single generation. Piatkowski underscores the

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“The Chile Project” by Sebastian Edwards

“The Chile Project” by Sebastian Edwards is an intriguing journey through the ebbs and flows of neoliberalism in Chile. The book offers a comprehensive study of the economic framework that held sway over Chile for an extended period, established during Pinochet’s reign and intensified under successive left-leaning administrations. The narrative commences with the initiation of

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“Mohammed VI’s Strategies for Moroccan Economic Development”

The book “Mohammed VI’s Strategies for Moroccan Economic Development” by Eve Sandberg and Seth Binder is a pivotal piece that delves into the intricacies of Morocco’s economic growth during King Mohammed VI’s rule. The authors examine the King’s tactics, which have partially mirrored the neoliberal blueprint endorsed by Western nations and organizations. They also emphasize

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