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Doughnut Economics Criticisms: Are They Founded?

Is Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics worth reading? What is Raworth arguing when invoking the concept of the doughnut economy? In Doughnut Economics, heterodox University of Oxford economist Kate Raworth proposes redefining how economics is taught and the role that economists play in shaping public policy, shifting from a growth-centered approach to a human-centered approach that harnesses the power of economics for the betterment of humanity. The premise is no doubt noble, but Raworth’s argument received heavy criticism. Keep reading for Doughnut Economics‘s criticisms.

Development as Freedom: Book Review and Context

Are you looking for a Development as Freedom book review? How was the book received by critics and readers? Amartya Sen’s Development as Freedom argues that freedom is the key to sustaining economic prosperity and the overall welfare of the world’s population. He outlines his own definition of poverty and development, which are both influenced by human rights. Here’s a review and the background of Development as Freedom.

What You Do Is Who You Are: Review & Reception

How has the book What You Do Is Who You Are been received? What’s the book’s context and approach? What You Do Is Who You Are, published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers, is an exploration of four unique historical models of leaders who designed successful cultures that supported their vision and strategy. Author Ben Horowitz extracts techniques that modern-day leaders can apply to their own culture-building. Keep reading for a What You Do Is Who You Are review.

Scrum Book Review: Reception and Critical Analysis

Are you looking for a Scrum book review? Is Jeff Sutherland’s Scrum method all it’s cracked up to be? According to software developer and management expert Jeff Sutherland, most companies’ methods to build products are misguided and lead to inefficiencies. That’s why he created the Scrum method, which focuses on flexibility and productivity. Here’s our Scrum book review, including background on the book, critical reception, and analysis.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: Review & Reception

Is Nathaniel Branden’s The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem worth reading? How did readers rate the book? In The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden challenges the prevailing assumption that self-esteem is unconditional love for yourself. Instead, he argues that your self-esteem depends on your behavior—and that only by behaving according to certain tenets, or pillars, can you improve your self-esteem. He also examines the role external influences play on your self-esteem and how you can influence others’ self-esteem with the right behaviors. Keep reading for The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem review and commentary.

Relentless by Tim Grover: Review, Context, & Reception

Is Relentless by Tim Grover worth reading? How did Tim Grover come about writing this motivational book? In Relentless, author Tim Grover encourages you to overcome obstacles and find success by committing everything you have, which can be summed up by what he calls “relentlessness.” By being relentless and taking Grover’s advice, you can be the best in your field and nothing will stop you. This Relentless by Tim Grover book review gives an overview of what critics say about the book’s ideas and structure and provides background on the author and book.

Flash Boys: Book Review, Context, and Impact

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Are you looking for background on Michael Lewis’s Flash Boys book? How was the book received by critics? In the book Flash Boys, Michael Lewis gives a basic explanation of the unethical methodology of high-frequency trading, how it’s affected the financial industry, and how Brad Katsuyama dedicated his career to stopping HFT. Knowing the book’s context also helps to understand the impact the book had on regulations and investigations into HFT. Here’s a review of Flash Boys, with background, critical analysis, and impact.

Profit First: Review, Background, and Critical Reception

Looking for a Profit First review? How was the book received by readers and critics? Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First criticizes traditional business accounting methods by claiming that they are unintuitive, and that their unintuitive nature leads many entrepreneurs to failure. He then outlines an alternate accounting system, which he calls the Profit First method. Here’s a review and background of Profit First by Mike Michalowicz.

Black Box Thinking: Review and Book Context

Are you looking for a Black Box Thinking review? Where did Matthew Syed come up with the concept of “black box thinking”? Black Box Thinking talks about how learning drives progress and why some institutions embrace learning from failure while others don’t. The concept of a black box comes from airlines that use black boxes as in-flight recording systems to track, analyze, and learn from. In this Black Box Thinking review, we’ll cover the author, historical background, and critical reception.

Elon Musk: Book Review, Context, & Critical Reception

Are you looking for an Elon Musk book review? What are the book’s strengths and weaknesses? How was the book critically received? In the book Elon Musk, author Ashlee Vance uses a conversational approach to telling the life story of Elon Musk. He discusses Musk’s passions, business ventures, and management style while weaving in details about his personality and personal life throughout the story. Here’s our Elon Musk book review.

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