Modern Marriage and the Homeownership Rate

This book explores the ethics and economics of money production from ancient times to the present. Hülsmann argues that the government monopoly on money production has no ethical or economic justification and advocates for private money production. He disputes centuries of assumptions about money management by governments and central banks, suggesting that money should be treated as a privately produced good like other commodities. The book also examines historical and theoretical perspectives, including the works of 14th-century Bishop Nicole Oresme, to make a strong case for the privatization of money production and the separation of money from state control.

In 'Factfulness,' Hans Rosling, along with his son Ola and daughter-in-law Anna, addresses why people systematically get answers wrong about global trends. They identify ten instincts that distort our perspective, such as dividing the world into 'us' and 'them,' the influence of fear-driven media, and the misconception that most things are getting worse. The book argues that, despite its imperfections, the world is in a better state than many believe and provides a framework to see progress clearly by focusing on facts rather than biases.

In this book, Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi reveal how the financial stability of middle-class families has deteriorated despite the increase in dual incomes. They argue that the rise in fixed living expenses, such as housing and education costs, and the decline in employment security have created a 'two-income trap. ' The authors propose several policy solutions, including subsidized daycare, school vouchers, tuition freezes for public universities, and stricter credit regulations to mitigate these financial pressures. The book challenges the 'overconsumption myth' and highlights the need for institutional changes to support middle-class families.