Japan's savings are among the highest in the world, and these high rates have played a valuable role throughout the post-war period. However, over the next several decades, Japan's population will be ageing rapidly. Will this lower Japanese savings rates?Using up-to-date financial and demographical data, author Robert Dekle finds that the answer to this question is an emphatic 'yes'. Understanding Japanese Saving holds key lessons for Western nations undergoing similar demo...

First published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1881, the book begins: "The unprecedentedly rapid increase and expansion of the white population of the country, bringing into action corresponding necessities for the acquisition and subjection of additional territory, have maintained a constant straggle between civilization and barbarism. Involved as a factor in this social conflict, was the legal title to the land occupied by Indians. The questions raised were whether in law or equity th...

The story in "A Modern Chronicle" centers around the character of Hugh Paret, a lawyer in the city of Boston. The novel explores Paret's life, his career, and his interactions with various characters as he navigates the rapidly changing social and political landscape of the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by the characters in their pursuit of success and happiness.Winston Churchill's novel "A Modern Chronicle" is known for its explorati...

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Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant; (5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Guy De Maupassant wrote some of the most twisted and freaky short stories of his day. This is Volume 8 of 13, containing 19 of his best stories. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Charles King was an American soldier who rose to the rank of general over the course of his long and distinguished military career. Along the way, he took up writing fiction as a hobby, and the novel From the Ranks, like King's other works, was praised for its accuracy and attention to detail.

In "A Prince of Bohemia," Honor√© de Balzac deftly weaves a narrative that explores the rich tapestry of Parisian society in the 19th century, particularly spotlighting the bohemian lifestyle. The novella is characterized by Balzac's intricate characterizations and vivid descriptions, hallmarks of his literary style, which serves as a microcosm of his broader work within the sprawling 'ÄòLa Com√©die Humaine.'Äô This text captures the tension between aspiration and reality, as it reflects b...

A compelling story that blends mystery, psychological tension, and the unseen workings of fate. In The Ghost, Arnold Bennett presents a thought-provoking narrative centered around ambition, secrecy, and the mysterious influences that shape human decisions. As characters navigate a world filled with uncertainty and hidden motives, events begin to unfold in ways that suggest something beyond ordinary explanation may be at play. The story draws readers into a tense atmosphere where perception...