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John Kay

    Dieser Autor befasst sich mit der Anwendung rigoroser und logischer Analyse, um die Gesellschaft besser zu verstehen. Seine frühe akademische Laufbahn konzentrierte sich auf öffentliche Finanzen und Industrieorganisation, veröffentlichte in Fachzeitschriften und schrieb sein erstes Buch. Ein entscheidender Wendepunkt erfolgte nach der Beteiligung an einer Überprüfung des Steuersystems, die sein Interesse an der populären Vermittlung ökonomischer Konzepte weckte. Diese Leidenschaft floss dann in weitere Schriften und seine leitende Funktion bei einem Think-Tank ein, der für seine unabhängige Analyse bekannt war.

    The Long and the Short of it
    The Hare and the Tortoise
    Culture and prosperity, why some nations are rich but most remain poor
    Foundations of corporate success : how business strategies add value
    Radical uncertainty
    Obliquity
    • 2024

      The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century

      Why (almost) everything we are told about business is wrong

      • 448 Seiten
      • 16 Lesestunden

      Exploring the fundamental essence and functions of business, this book offers a transformative perspective on its purpose and operations. It challenges conventional views and delves into the underlying principles that govern business activities. By examining the relationship between businesses and society, it encourages readers to rethink the role of commerce in contemporary life, advocating for a more meaningful and responsible approach to business practices.

      The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century
    • 2023

      The book is a reprint from the publishing house Anatiposi, which specializes in preserving historical texts. Aimed at making these works accessible to the public, the reprints may have missing pages or lower quality due to their age. The focus is on ensuring that these important historical documents are not lost to time.

      Biography of the Rev. William Gundy
    • 2022

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Memoir of John Kay of Bury: Inventor of the Fly-Shuttle ... With a Review of the Textile Trade and Manufacture From Earliest Times
    • 2021

      Kay'S Edinburgh Portraits

      A Series Of Anecdotal Biographies Chiefly Of Scotchmen (Volume II)

      • 322 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden

      Focusing on anecdotal biographies, this volume captures the lives of notable Scotsmen, offering insights into their contributions to literature and culture. Its preservation in print format retains the original text's authenticity, including any marks or annotations, ensuring the work's historical significance is maintained for future generations. This collection is celebrated by scholars for its value in understanding Scottish heritage.

      Kay'S Edinburgh Portraits
    • 2021

      Kay'S Edinburgh Portraits

      A Series Of Anecdotal Biographies Chiefly Of Scotchmen (Volume I)

      • 302 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden

      The book features anecdotal biographies primarily focused on notable Scots, offering insights into their lives and contributions. Recognized for its literary significance, it serves as a vital resource for scholars and future generations. Presented in its original print format, the text retains any marks or annotations from the first publication, preserving its authenticity and historical context.

      Kay'S Edinburgh Portraits
    • 2020

      Radical uncertainty

      • 544 Seiten
      • 20 Lesestunden
      4,2(49)Abgeben

      Uncertainty pervades the big decisions we all make in our lives. How much should we pay into our pensions each month? Should we take regular exercise? Expand the business? Change our strategy? Enter a trade agreement? Take an expensive holiday?We do not know what the future will hold. But we must make decisions anyway. So we crave certainties which cannot exist and invent knowledge we cannot have. But humans are successful because they have adapted to an environment that they understand only imperfectly. Throughout history we have developed a variety of ways of coping with the radical uncertainty that defines our lives.This incisive and eye-opening book draws on biography, history, mathematics, economics and philosophy to highlight the most successful - and most short-sighted - methods of dealing with an unknowable future Ultimately, the authors argue, the prevalent method of our age falls short, giving us a false understanding of our power to make predictions, leading to many of the problems we experience today.Tightly argued, provocative and written with wit and flair, RADICAL UNCERTAINTY is at once an exploration of the limits of numbers and a celebration of human instinct and wisdom.

      Radical uncertainty
    • 2019

      ALBION

      • 198 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this dystopian thriller follows a group of survivors navigating the ruins of civilization. As they confront both external threats and internal conflicts, themes of survival, morality, and the human spirit emerge. The narrative explores the struggle for power and the quest for hope amid despair, offering a gripping tale filled with unexpected twists and complex characters. The harsh realities of their environment challenge their beliefs and relationships, leading to a compelling examination of what it means to be human in a fractured world.

      ALBION