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Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals Kindle Edition

by Blaine Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
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Hourglass Socioeconomics:Principles and Fundamentals, lays the framework of a “What If” scenario of what would need to take place in a social economic distribution system to gain and maintain autonomy from external influence. If a distribution system is constantly pulled toward the central goal of optimal balance, value of wealth in equity and equality will be manageably controllable. The underlying purpose is the search for equilibrium.
A mathematical approach is applied to understand economic systems in place today and the faults in their structural design and integrity. Models are used as visual illustrations to show how value in wealth and control move throughout the distribution within the hierarchical class structures as input is transformed to output. Analogies in other sciences and systems act to explain some of these concepts in simpler terms.
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About the Author

Blaine Stewart is a 28 year old resident of the Bay Area. This is Mr. Stewart's first published book. After studying business and computer science in college, he entered the working population as a Head Golf Professional, and has since worked to build an available iOS application, Premise Hunts. Blaine enjoys working to fund projects he finds are the best use of his imagination as a creative outlet to extend to others the use of imagination as a way of understanding the world around us. His goal is only for the collective growth of knowledge in any capacity or vehicle it is encased. He believes in the effectiveness of education whether institutionally or self-learned but that in the search for individual higher understanding there is no one size fits all.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R7W22LC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writers Republic, LLC (December 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2730 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Karen A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Something to think about
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
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When looking at the world of finance so often reports, and studies are done at large corporate levels. They want to look at the “big” picture and find evidence to prove that an area is thriving. A thriving business, however, is not indicative of a thriving society or an equitable society. Blaine Stewart has written a book that explains this theory and why our current system of measurement fails to show the true situation of most people. Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals explains Stewart’s theory of how wealth flows from one end of the hourglass to the other. One of the key points is that this model is stable. The flow from top to bottom through the funnel is consistent. That way when it is flipped the flow rate of revenue/expenses is still controlled and flows at the same rate. They point of this theory is achieving a balance that works for all class levels.

This book is filled with graphs, mathematical evidence and formulas to prove Stewarts claims. It can be on the confusing side if you are not overly familiar with economic principles. Stewart however did a good job making the information accessible even to a beginner to understand. He does a good job explaining the difference between capitalism and socialism and how his hourglass principal is neither. The book is a quick read as it is not exceptionally long, though it appears this is the beginning of a series that Stewart has planned. Overall, it was interesting and informative without being too dry or so far into the theory/technical realm that the casual reader can not pick it up and understand. It is a great introduction to how our society is currently functioning, or rather not functioning in achieving an equitable financial environment.
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Benjamin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars An innovative approach to solving our economic woes
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
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Hourglass Socioeconomics provides an in depth look at the economic structures that modern, Western society is built upon. Capitalism, Socialism, and other economic models are discussed by author Blaine Stewart. I would give this work five stars for reasons mentioned below.
There is a wealth of information pertaining to the various systems that make up our economic reality and how those systems impact people at different social levels. In addition to the economic norms (and the effects for those norms) that we have become used to, the author juxtaposes other popular economic models to draw comparisons and to make his points clearer.
By looking at systems that create trickle down scenarios, trickle up, and everything in between, readers get the chance to see how and why many of these systems tend to fall short for at least a part of the society. In response, the author presents the idea that there is no economic system in play today that adequately reaches every member of society. To that, a potential answer is provided.
Blaine Stewart seeks to solve issues of imbalance found within socioeconomics with a system termed Hourglass Socioeconomics. As the name suggests, it is a system that combines elements of trickle down and trickle up systems in an effort to create equitable money flow throughout society.
In terms of style, writing quality, and attention to detail, Stewart’s work is top notch. For a work of relatively heavy subject matter, I feel that Hourglass Socioeconomics does a fantastic job of illustrating the effects and implications of various economic models in a way that is accessible.
I would certainly recommend this book to anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how economics shapes the lives we live. For many, the ideas presented here will resonate quite clearly as the models presented are borne of logic and the author’s desire to create a more equitable economic system.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Explanations
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
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Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles & Fundamentals is a socioeconomic book on principles and the fundamentals of economics by Blaine Stewart. This book examines the trickle-down theory and its applicability to current systems and the United States taxes. Stewart uses an hourglass to theorize a different form of economics to equally distribute wealth.

I am not an economics person, but Stewart was able to describe not only the trickle-down economic theory well, but they also explain the socioeconomics with the hourglass succinctly. I enjoyed the explanation with the stream, the mountain, and the dessert. It explained how the distribution of wealth works really well. The classes were also explained really well. Before reading this book, I had no idea what trickle-down economics really was or why it did not work in terms of redistribution of wealth. It is also math-based on the theory broken down into understandable terms.

The writing style was also not dry as these types of books typically are. I found it to be rather interesting, and I was able to read through it pretty quickly. If you are someone who is interested in socioeconomics or have questions about trickle-down economics, I think this book would be for you.
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Sarah Jayne
4.0 out of 5 stars Good info, but American Focused
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
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Depending on what you normally consider a good time, reading about economics might not typically be at the top of your list of things. Economics is what makes our world go round, so if you’re interested in learning something new, you might want to consider picking up a copy of Blain Stewart’s Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles and Fundamentals. The study of economics sounds dry and doesn’t elicit excitement for most people. Stewart has written this book for both the beginner and the seasoned expert. There is also the possibility that this is just the first book in a series.
Economics as a whole can be a daunting and intimidating topic to broach. For the newcomer who is beginning to explore this world it can be overwhelming. There are terms, processes and information that seems to be taken for granted that everyone would know. It’s enough to deter even the most curious person from investigating further. Stewart writes in a way that is easy to access and understand. It’s not too technical but gives proper definitions and outlines ideas in an easily digestible fashion. It’s also specific enough that those who are well-versed in this area are still able to be engaged and possibly learn something new.
The only drawback to this book is the focus on American systems. For those of us who reside outside of the United States of America, not all of the information is useful. The taxation systems are different around the world and there are various terms that are not applicable outside of the US. However, that being said, the information and the theories expressed as a whole are extremely useful. There are several graphs throughout the book for visuals learners which help drive the information home.
Despite the fact that this is an American-focused book that may not apply to those wanting to learn about economics in other parts of the world, Hourglass Socioeconomics: Principles and Fundamentals by Blaine Stewart is an excellent addition to any bookshelf. The theories and approaches outlined in this short book are easily digestible and useful for readers of all levels. This comprehensive view of what needs to happen for a social economic system to become autonomous from outside influences is a must for scholars of the topic, as well as those who are just beginning to express interest. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill dry textbook: it’s engaging and well-written with a bounty of information.
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