{"title":"Dr. Kjell A Nordström","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Kjell A Nordström offers insightful explorations into economic and social dynamics through engaging, thought-provoking narratives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Monkey and the Money\u003c\/em\u003e, blend sharp analysis with accessible language, illuminating complex concepts for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a compelling mix of education and reflection, making these books ideal for those interested in understanding the forces shaping today’s global landscape. Nordström’s approach invites critical thinking and fresh perspectives within the realm of \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-monkey-and-the-money-by-dr-kjell-a-nordstrom-9789189425712","title":"The Monkey and the Money","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt some point around two million years ago, we discovered that we could exchange one thing for another. Since then, humans have continued trading and exchanging things throughout economic history. Clever humans also invented capital, which we used to shape our whole economic system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this information-packed, entertaining, eye-opening book, Kjell A. Nordström guides us from the collaborative origins of prehistoric bartering to Adam Smith's concept of specialisation. He shows how we have used our endless inventiveness to transform our planet into a colossal, pulsating bazaar, where everyone is trading with one another all over the world, around the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did we end up here? And what does the future hold for our immense, complex global economy that has now started to appear vulnerable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Nordström provides hope that we will find new ways to continue our endless trading and exchanging. New ways that involve and take into account nature, our other vital source of capital: not created by us, but crucial to our well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith The Monkey and the Money\u003c\/em\u003e, Kjell A. Nordström aims to demystify economics and money. By providing insight into human ingenuity and perspectives based on that ingenuity, Nordström helps us to understand and marvel at the vast, clever system that we call the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773174333676,"sku":"9789189425712","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789189425712-the-monkey-and-the-money.jpg?v=1782184479"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-kjell-a-nordstrom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}