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The Paradox of Choice
The Paradox of Choice lays the foundation for what would become known as behavioural economics. Dr Schwartz illustrates how humans, markets, and organizations are perpetually irrational actors.
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The Borealian Book Club
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The Bottom Billion
The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier tackles the issues that are keeping 1/7 of the world's population in systemic poverty. It is candid, hawkish, and one of the most thought-provoking books you'll read this year.
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Lament for a Nation
Lament for a Nation (by George Grant) examines the fall of the Progressive Conservatives to the Liberals over the Bomarc Missile crisis. It is a fundamental work in Canadian political philosophy.
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The Ascent of Money
The Ascent of Money is a delightful history of our financial evolutions. From the Fertile Crescent to Piccadilly Circus, Niall Ferguson uses wit and enlightened retrospection to explain how we got here.
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Get Informed
We wanted to share some of our favourite current affairs and personal interest magazines. Borealian readers can use our links to get fantastic discounts.
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Architectural Digest
AD is a monthly publication that focuses on interior design and landscaping. For us, it's a way to escape our dull and dreary lives and gain exposure to prettier things.
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Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy focuses on global affairs, current events, and domestic and international policy. It produces a daily on its website and prints six issues annually. FP always has the inside scoop.
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WIRED
WIRED is a monthly magazine that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics. If you're curious as to what the future might look like, WIRED is a good place to start.
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The Economist
The Economist is a weekly newspaper printed in magazine-format that focuses on world news, international business, and politics. We read every issue religiously.
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Davos Ready
Here are some of our favourite fashion and lifestyle brands that will keep you in jet-setting form around the clock.
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa is one of the world's largest airlines, serving more than 410 destinations in over 100 countries. Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 airlines in the world, we can say from experience, Lufthansa is great.
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Indigo
Canada's largest bookseller has all the titles you're looking for and thousands more that you haven't discovered yet.
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La Maison Simons
Based in the beautiful city of Quebec, The Simons family has been providing the best in personal style and home décor for nearly 200 years.
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Frank & Oak
A Canadian fashion house based in Montreal that provides a range of formal and casual wear that is ready to impress your friends and your boss.
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