{"title":"Jeffrey Funk","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Funk offers insightful explorations into the dynamics of modern finance and investment, demystifying complex trends with sharp analysis. His work delves into the forces behind market speculation, economic bubbles, and the ever-changing landscape of global finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking perspectives that connect finance theory with practical realities, inviting reflection on how hype and innovation shape economic outcomes. Funk's writing balances rigorous detail with engaging narratives, perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of investment phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unicorns-hype-and-bubbles-by-jeffrey-funk-9781804090886","title":"Unicorns, Hype, and Bubbles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew technologies are an investment minefield. Putting money behind them means taking a risk on unproven ventures, often from inexperienced (and potentially unscrupulous) developers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some will lead the investor to fantastic gains, many others turn out to be mere bubbles—a flimsy veneer of excitement and hype with little profitable at the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut ignoring these technologies can be even worse, as this can mean failing to capitalise on the next great step in innovation. From cryptocurrencies, blockchain, the metaverse, Web3, and NFTs, to self-driving vehicles, delivery drones, solid state batteries, eVTOLs, and more, technology bubbles have been inflating and popping for many years. Each time a bubble pops, tens if not hundreds of billions of investment dollars disappear with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnicorns, Hype, and Bubbles\u003c\/em\u003e arms the reader with the tools required to differentiate between bubbles and genuine, sustainable technological revolutionaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the expert tutelage of Jeffrey Funk, you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe economics of modern businesses and how they lead to bubbles forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to assess new technologies to sift viable investments from hype-driven bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThat you can be a far better judge of new technologies than so-called \u003cem\u003eindustry experts\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to identify exciting new opportunities in a world of money-losing startups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244801470700,"sku":"9781804090886","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804090886-unicorns-hype-and-bubbles-1.jpg?v=1788015505"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jeffrey-funk.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}