[This Week's Books] 'Paul Krugman Fights Zombies' and 5 More Titles
◆Paul Krugman Fighting Zombies=This book critically analyzes and dissects nearly all policy experiments and the socio-economic discourse debates experienced worldwide, including the United States, over the past 20 years through the sharp perspective of Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman. The author, known as the "economist's economist," examines various economic issues such as growth and distribution, tax cuts and tax increases, and the rise and fall of national debt. (Written by Paul Krugman · Bookie)
◆Meeting Again on a Day When Flower Petals Fall=This is a record about non-human animals and human animals encountered by a rural veterinarian. While companion animals have become family members in reality, the author captures the world where non-human animals still remain as commodities with a kind and firm gaze. (Written by Heo Eun-joo · Suo Seojae)
◆Able=The author's stock selection criteria, which achieved a cumulative return of 963% over 12 years, is simple. The company must have consistently performed well, have market dominance, and be unlikely to fail significantly. To summarize in one sentence: "Invest in quality companies that are easy to understand rather than leading companies in difficult industries." The secret is revealed. (Written by Kim Hyun-jun · Wisdom House)
◆The Power to Break Through Myself=This is a new book by Chairman Yoon Seok-geum, who started with a small publishing company of only seven employees and built the Woongjin Group. Dr. Jeon Mi-young from Seoul National University Consumer Trend Analysis Center asked about the realistic concerns of workers in their 30s and 40s regarding self-esteem, growth, organization, performance, job change, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance, and Chairman Yoon Seok-geum answered. (Written by Yoon Seok-geum & Jeon Mi-young · Leaders Book)
◆Competence=There is no secret or trick that can change real life in one shot. However, in the human competitive society, there is a core "competence" that firmly grounds one’s feet no matter what transformation comes. The author, who has conducted research for over 20 years on the impact of IT technology and the digital economy on individuals' lives and business strategies for companies, explains the core "competence" possessed by "people who can accomplish anything." (Written by Im Chun-sung · Sam & Parkers)
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◆I Will Give You the Best=This essay collection by writer Jung Yeo-ul gathers the warmest and most beautiful moments of hospitality she has encountered in her life, as well as the warmth and kindness of people who lift and heal broken hearts. Recently, the author has received many questions like, "Writer, life is so hard. How on earth should I live?" To them, she recommends "a world of kindness and hospitality where no one is intimidated and no one feels shabby." (Written by Jung Yeo-ul · Iyagi Jangsu)
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