Financial Crisis

In this absorbing, smart, and accessible blend of economic and cultural history in the vein of the works of Michael Lewis and Andrew Ross Sorkin, a financial executive and CNBC contributor examines the five most significant stock market crashes in the United States over the past century, revealing how they have defined the nation today.

A new wave of financial reformers has infiltrated our public institutions at both the state and national levels. A growing army of self-proclaimed activists, philanthropists, and politicians has infiltrated not only the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but the FDIC, the Treasury, and other regulatory agencies. This explosive new book from New York Times best-selling author Jay W. Richards reveals the shocking truth. This startling account walks you through America's government and financial industry from the inside out.

Macroeconomics takes a broad perspective on the economy of a country or region; it studies economic changes in the aggregate, collecting data on production, unemployment, inflation, consumption, investment, trade, and other aspects of national and international economic life. Policymakers depend on macroeconomists' knowledge when making decisions about such issues as taxes and the public budget, monetary and exchange rate policies, and trade policies-all of which, in turn, affect decisions made by individuals and businesses.

In this newly revised second edition, offering 50% entirely new material, The Panic of 1907: Heralding a New Era of Finance, Capitalism, and Democracy, delivers a groundbreaking examination of one of the most consequential crises in financial history. Deftly weaving historical evidence, insightful analysis, and compelling narrative, The Panic of 1907 explains how and why a financial panic unfolds, with lessons that can be applied to our understanding of present-day financial and monetary systems.

Jack West is a hotel staff member in Washington DC. One rainy morning, he walks into a room and finds a corpse. Homicide detectives discover that the corpse belongs to Ivan Montgomery, a secret service agent. As the detectives link up with agent Tillman, they begin to find evidence that leads them to believe the current financial collapse is being brought about by foreign spies. The president will need to act fast to identify the spies, find the killer, and prevent a complete economic collapse. But with corruption running rampant in high positions of power, including his own staff, who can ...

Central Banking in Turbulent Times examines fundamental questions about the central banking system, asking whether the model of an independent central bank devoted to price stability is the final resting point of a complex development that started centuries ago. It dissects the hypothesis that the Great Recession has prompted a reassessment of that model; a renewed emphasis on financial stability has emerged, possibly vying for first rank in the hierarchy of objectives of central banks.

Do not ignore the warning signs! Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly at the mercy of the economy and financial markets? Do you want to understand the root causes of economic and financial crises and how they have affected societies throughout history? Are you worried about the next stock market crash? Do you want to protect yourself from them? Look no further! Introducing… The Truth about America's Financial Crisis: A Brief History of All Economic and Financial Crises Through Time This guide takes you on a journey through the ages, examining economic and financial crises from ...

The Shifts and the Shocks is not another detailed history of the crisis, but the most persuasive and complete account yet published of what the crisis should teach us about modern economies and economics. The audiobook identifies the origin of the crisis in the complex interaction between globalization, hugely destabilizing global imbalances and our dangerously fragile financial system.

Inflation isn’t just coming—it’s already here. Hyperinflation is Here is a wake-up call for anyone still clinging to the illusion that central banks can print their way out of crisis. As prices skyrocket, wages stagnate, and savings erode in real time, this book breaks down the truth most economists won’t say out loud: your money is dying—and faster than you think. This survival guide cuts through the noise to explain what inflation really is, the different forms it takes, and why hyperinflation is the final phase of monetary collapse. Through gripping historical case studies—...

Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital. Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge Capital sought to become the first foreign firm in history to take control of one of Korea's most beloved financial institutions.

Financial failure is not just about numbers or debts — it’s about the emotions, behaviors, and decisions that shape our lives during challenging times. This book delves into the causes and consequences of financial failure, offering a deep analysis of how people face losses, learn from their mistakes, and build a path to recovery.

From the best-selling, prize-winning author of The Last Tycoons and House of Cards, a revelatory history of Goldman Sachs, the most dominant, feared, and controversial investment bank in the world. William D. Cohan has constructed a vivid narrative that looks behind the veil of secrecy to reveal how Goldman has become so profitable - and so powerful.

Every day brings another gloomy economic statistic. Countries heading for bankruptcy; banks running out of money; production down; shop prices up: and no end seems to be in sight. Newspapers and TV news shows dwell on the troubled times and report on the inability of politicians to present a coherent way for Britain and the rest of Europe to pull out of a long and seemingly never-ending depression. Nothing seems to give employers the confidence to hire more people, pay them an inflation-proof wage rise and reverse a long decline in living standards.

What happens when money loses meaning and debt replaces discipline? The Ponzi Dollar: How Fiat Currency Bankrupted the World delivers a hard-hitting, expertly researched autopsy of the global financial system built on illusion, inflation, and institutional denial. From Nixon’s 1971 abandonment of the gold standard to the Federal Reserve’s unchecked money creation, this book exposes the deliberate shift from real value to financial fabrication. Through chapters that dissect Bretton Woods, the Vietnam War’s monetary fallout, central banking alchemy, and the rigged architecture of ...

In the midst of one of the most serious financial upheavals since the Great Depression, George Soros writes about the origins of the crisis and proposes a set of policies that should be adopted to confront it. Soros places the current crisis in the context of his decades of study of how individuals and institutions handle the boom and bust cycles that now dominate global economic activity.

Soros makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the great credit crisis and its implications for our nation and the world.

The fastest Wall Street crash. Six trillion dollars lost in six days. In February 2020, global financial markets entered a historic sell-off. Six trillion dollars was lost over a period of six trading days, it was the the fastest crash ever recorded on Wall Street. Inside readers will find the answers to important questions including, why did the financial markets crash in 2020? What happened to investments during the sell-off? Is investor's money safe in the stock market? How did it impact growth in the U.S. economy? Plus, includes: 2020 financial charts market commentary historical ...

Losing your job, home, financial stability, dreams and possibly more can be heartbreaking, lonely and difficult. Immediately, you're scrambling for answers to questions like "Why me? Where will we live? What’s next?” Rebecca understands firsthand what it’s like to be stripped of her 15 year management career in Silicon Valley manufacturing when her company outsourced her four departments overseas and, as a result, lost her beloved home among other necessities. Suddenly Unemployed shares her family of four's true-to-life personal stories and biblical passages to encourage you through ...

Over the last generation, the United States has undergone seismic changes. Stable institutions have given way to frictionless transactions, which are celebrated no matter what collateral damage they generate. The concentration of great wealth has coincided with the fraying of social ties and the rise of inequality. How did all this come about? In Transaction Man, Nicholas Lemann explains the United States’ - and the world’s - great transformation by examining three remarkable individuals who epitomized and helped create their eras

I encourage you to read [this book] slowly and carefully. The pages are filled with engaging stories, rich insights, and practical guidance for those who are thirsty for mor than this world can give. From the Foreward by Joni Eareckson Tada Do you feel as if you’re drowning? As if between waves of doubt, despair, and grief, you’re struggling to stay afloat? Perhaps it’s a crisis in your marriage, the loss of a loved one, or financial problems that threaten to sink you. Maybe you’re facing shame or a scary illness. You’re clinging to life in desperation and tempted to ask: where is...

Look at a map of the world and you’ll see a colorful checkerboard of nation-states. But this is not where power actually resides. Over the last decade, globalization has shattered the map into different legal spaces: free ports, tax havens, special economic zones. With the new spaces, ultracapitalists have started to believe that it is possible to escape the bonds of democratic government and oversight altogether. Crack-Up Capitalism follows the most notorious radical libertarians around the globe as they search for the perfect space for capitalism.