⏳ Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer is the ideal time to enjoy one of life’s rarest luxuries: the chance to slow down with a good book. Fewer meetings, fewer distractions and, hopefully, a break from the constant stream of notifications. That’s why our team has selected 10 books worth taking on holiday or keeping by your bedside: novels, non-fiction and fresh ideas that might broaden your perspective – or simply make for a great summer read. If you’re looking for your next book, you may well find it on this list.
Power and Prediction: the disruptive economics of Artificial Intelligence (Ajay Agrawal, 2022)
Artificial intelligence is transforming far more than technology – it is reshaping the economics of decision-making. Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans and Avi Goldfarb explain how AI lowers the cost of prediction and what this means for businesses, markets and society. A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the long-term economic impact of AI.
Broken Money: why our financial system is failing us and how we can make it better (Lyn Alden, 2023)
Lyn Alden traces the evolution of money, from early monetary systems to today’s digital assets, to explain the strengths and weaknesses of modern finance. Blending history, economics and monetary theory, she explores topics such as inflation, debt and financial innovation. An insightful read for investors looking to better understand the foundations of the global financial system.
