Name: the birth of plenty,how the prosperity of the modern world was created
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Author: William Bernstein
ISBN: 9780071747042

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the birth of plenty,how the prosperity of the modern world was created

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Bernstein

Publisher

McGraw-Hill Companies

Year

2010

Language

English

Pages

420

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.6 x 15.0 x 3.3 cm

Weight

0.48 kg.

ISBN

0071747044

ISBN13

9780071747042

Synopsis "the birth of plenty,how the prosperity of the modern world was created"

"Compact and immensely readable . . . a tour de force. Prepare to be amazed." -- John C. Bogle, Founder and Former CEO, The Vanguard Group "Vital--a cogent, timely journey through the economic history of the modern world." -- Publishers Weekly In The Birth of Plenty, William Bernstein, the bestselling author of The Four Pillars of Investing, presents his provocative, highly acclaimed theory of why prosperity has been the engine of civilization for the last 200 years. This is a fascinating, irresistibly written "big-picture" work that highlights and explains the impact of four elements that when occurring simultaneously, are the fundamental building blocks for human progress: Property rights, which drive creativity Scientific rationalism, which permits the freedom to innovate without fear of retribution; Capital markets, which provide funding for people to pursue their visions; Transportation/communication, which allows for the effective transfer of ideas and products. Meticulously researched, splendidly told, and featuring a new preface and introduction, The Birth of Plenty explains the interplay of the events, philosophies, and related phenomena that were nothing less than the crucible of the modern age. This is one of the rare books that will change how you look at the world.

William Bernstein

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William J. Bernstein (born in 1948) is a prominent financial theorist and American neurologist, known for his scientific and accessible approach to personal investing. Before turning to finance, Bernstein earned a PhD in chemistry and a degree in medicine, working as a neurologist. His transition to the financial world occurred when he applied his scientific training to the analysis of markets and investment portfolios.

He is the author of several influential books, including The Four Pillars of Investing (2002), where he presents a structured approach to building diversified portfolios based on financial theory, market history, investor psychology, and investment practice. His work has been fundamental in promoting passive investing and the use of indexed funds among individual investors.

Currently, Bernstein co-directs Efficient Frontier Advisors, a firm that manages high-net-worth portfolios, and maintains the website EfficientFrontier.com, where he shares analysis and tools on asset allocation. His legacy is based on empowering investors to manage their own portfolios with knowledge and discipline.

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