Madness and Enterprise

Madness and Enterprise
Author: Nima Bassiri
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2024-01-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0226830896
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"This book explores the economic norms embedded within psychiatric thinking about mental illness in the North Atlantic world. Over the course of the nineteenth century, the concept of madness was subjected to an economically saturated style of psychiatric reasoning. Psychiatrists across Western Europe and the United States attributed financial and even moral value to an array of pathological conditions, such that some mental disorders were seen as financial assets and others as economic liabilities. By turning to economic conduct and asking whether patients, such as eccentrics, appeared capable of managing their financial affairs and money, psychiatrists could often circumvent uncertainties about a person's psychiatric health. What we learn is how in psychiatry an economic lens was used to reveal mental illness and uncover the hidden economic value of pathology itself. The psychiatric turn to economic reasoning signaled a transformation of the very idea of value in the modern North Atlantic. For the differences between the most common forms of social valuation-moral value, medical value, and economic value-were flattened and rendered equivalent and interchangeable. If what was good and what was healthy was increasingly conflated with what was remunerative (and vice versa), then a conceptual space opened through which madness itself could be converted into an economic form and subsequently redeemed, and even revered"--

The Future Millionaire’s Handbook

The Future Millionaire’s Handbook
Author: Parveen Narang (Expert Uncle)
Publisher: Book Bazooka Publication
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2024-08-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8119934911
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Step right up, future millionaires, because this is your ultimate ticket to financial freedom! Forget the dull drivel of traditional money advice books—this guide is your sassy, no-nonsense roadmap to getting rich, one wisecrack at a time. Written by Parveen Narang, aka "Expert Uncle," this book smashes the tired myths you’ve heard about money. From "money can’t buy happiness" to "money is the root of all evil," Narang tackles these clichés head-on with humor, hard facts, and practical advice. This isn’t just about debunking myths—it's about showing you how to use money to your advantage, starting today. What You’ll Learn: 1- The Mysterious World of Financial Myths: Step into the financial jungle where Narang debunks myths like a seasoned explorer. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you’ll never look at your bank account the same way again. 2- Budget Like a Boss: Welcome to the dojo of dollars, where you’ll become a black belt in budgeting. Forget penny-pinching—this is about wielding your money with precision. 3- Credit Card Commando: Arm yourself with the knowledge to master credit cards. Learn to conquer debt and make credit work for you. 4- Debt Dynamics: Understand the beast that is debt. Narang breaks down the types, the traps, and the tactics to emerge victorious. 5- The Miser’s Manual: Being a miser isn’t about being cheap—it’s about smart spending. Learn to negotiate, leverage discounts, and make thoughtful purchases without sacrificing joy. 6- Mind Over Money: Your brain’s emotional hot-seat loves messing with your money. Discover how to outsmart your amygdala and make financial decisions that lead to wealth. 7- Student Loan Survival Guide: Navigate the treacherous terrain of student loans with a guide that’s part map, part compass, and all genius. 8- First Date with the Stock Market: Dip your toes into the world of stocks without drowning. This chapter is your flirtation with financial growth—hot tips included. 9- The Casino Trap: From Riches to Rags: Learn why casinos are designed to make you lose and how to play smart if you must play at all. 10- Scams - Stone Age to the Smartphone Age: From ancient cons to modern-day digital scams, Narang reveals how to spot, avoid, and laugh at scammers. 11- Game Over: Insert More Coins to Continue: Discover the secrets to long-term financial success. Spoiler: It's about more than just making money—it's about keeping it and making it work for you. Why You Need This Book? Parveen Narang’s "The Future Millionaire’s Handbook" isn’t just a book—it’s a survival kit for the financial wilderness. With candid stories, punchy humor, and practical steps, this guide will arm you with the knowledge and confidence to take control of your financial destiny. Whether you're just starting out or already on your financial journey, this book will help you flip the script on money. It’s not just about splurging on the latest tech or a weekend getaway—it's about buying choices, freedom, and a peace of mind that only financial security can bring.

Millionaire

Millionaire
Author: Janet Gleeson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2001-02-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0743211898
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On the death of France's most glorious king, Louis XIV, in 1715, few people benefited from the shift in power more than the intriguing financial genius from Edinburgh, John Law. Already notorious for killing a man in a duel and for acquiring a huge fortune from gambling, Law had proposed to the English monarch that a bank be established to issue paper money with the credit based on the value of land. But Queen Anne was not about to take advice from a gambler and felon. So, in exile in Paris, he convinced the bankrupt court of Louis XV of the value of his idea. Law soon engineered the revival of the French economy and found himself one of the most powerful men in Europe. In August 1717, he founded the Mississippi Company, and the Court granted him the right to trade in France's vast territory in America. The shareholders in his new trading company made such enormous profits that the term "millionaire" was coined to describe them. Paris was soon in a frenzy of speculation, conspiracies, and insatiable consumption. Before this first boom-and-bust cycle was complete, markets throughout Europe crashed, the mob began calling for Law's head, and his visionary ideas about what money could do were abandoned and forgotten. In Millionaire, Janet Gleeson lucidly reconstructs this epic drama where fortunes were made and lost, paupers grew rich, and lords fell into penury -- and a modern fiscal philosophy was born. Her enthralling tragicomic tale reveals two great characters: John Law, with his complex personality and inscrutable motives, and money itself, whose true nature even to this day remains elusive.