Book description
A major reappraisal, by the Nobel-prizewinning economist, of the relationship between capitalism and freedom Despite its manifest failures, the narrative of neoliberalism retains its grip on the public mind and the policies of governments all over the world. By this narrative, less regulation and more 'animal spirits' capitalism produces not only greater prosperity, but more freedom for individuals in society - and is therefore morally better. But, in The Road to Freedom Stiglitz asks, whose freedom are we - should we be - thinking about? What happens when one person's freedom comes at the expense of another's? Should the freedoms of corporations be allowed to impinge upon those of individuals in the ways they now do?Taking on giants of neoliberalism such as Hayek and Friedman and examining how public opinion is formed, Stiglitz reclaims the language of freedom from the right to show that far from 'free' - unregulated - markets promoting growth and enterprise, they in fact reduce it, lessening economic opportunities for majorities and siphoning wealth from the many to the few - both individuals and countries. He shows how neoliberal economics and its implied moral system have impacted our legal and social freedoms in surprising ways, from property and intellectual rights, to education and social media. Stiglitz's eye, as always, is on how we might create the true human flourishing which should be the great aim of our economic and social system, and offers an alternative to that prevailing today. The Road to Freedom offers a powerful re-evaluation of democracy, economics and what constitutes a good society-and provides a roadmap of how we might achieve it.
Thunder Nut
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Guillotine Trigger
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SunnySnap
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Voodoo Cyclone
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DreamWeaver
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Mr. Wholesome
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Feral Filly
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Vermilion
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Devil Bread
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Demo Zero
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
AxelRoad
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Racy Lady
The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. Audiobook pleasure without the fuss – this app's functionality is top-notch.
Dance Bloom
Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
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Free Ham
The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book – so convenient! I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Sleek Assassin
Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Dropkick
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NexusNavigator
The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations.
QuantumQuill
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience