[This Week's Books] 'Jabon-eopsneun Jabonjuui Reboot' and More

Capitalism Without Capital Reboot

The author argues that the economy focused on tangible assets such as machines, buildings, and computers is fading, and an intangible economy centered on ideas, knowledge, and relationships has arrived, earning a joint Indigo Award in 2017 for innovative economists. In this book, the author emphasizes the need for new institutions suited to the new economy. It explains that after the 2008 global financial crisis, the economy shifted towards intangible assets, but investment in intangible assets slowed down due to a lack of institutional support. (Written by Jonathan Haskel and Stian Westlake / Translated by Jomi Hyun / EcoLivre)

Don’t Know Economics but Want to Invest in U.S. Stocks

This is an introductory book that easily explains key points you must know when investing in U.S. stocks, aligned with the ups and downs of the New York Stock Exchange. It details monthly events and seasonal characteristics affecting the U.S. stock market, such as the Santa Rally and Window Dressing, and explains in a simple and friendly way why bullish and bearish markets periodically return. It also includes a monthly investment calendar to help grasp investment cycles at a glance. (Written by Kim Inmo / Maekyung Publishing)

History Asks, Microbes Answer

This book shows the chronological flow of how humans and microbes have coexisted, attacked, and co-evolved. It begins with the story of yeast, which contributed to the evolution of Homo sapiens. It then delves into the hidden roles microbes played during critical moments in human history such as Columbus’s exchange, the Industrial Revolution, and the World Wars. The latter part examines the current state of microbial research, including efforts to cure diseases. (Written by Ko Gwansu / Jisang Books)