Financial Economics

In this astute new work, Jakob Feinig shows how the relation between money users and money-issuing governments changed from British colonial North America to today's United States, discussing how popular movements reshaped money-creating institutions, and how their opponents attempted to silence them.

An eye-opening account of the failures of our financial system, the sources of its staying power, and the path to meaningful economic reform.

Dive into the revolutionary world of digital finance with The Next Financial Revolution, your ultimate guide to understanding and navigating the fast-evolving landscape of digital currencies. This book takes you on an illuminating journey, starting with the rise of Bitcoin, the trailblazer that sparked a global conversation around decentralized money. Learn what makes Bitcoin unique and explore other notable digital currencies that are reshaping the future of finance. Discover the core principles of blockchain technology and unravel its potential to secure and decentralize financial systems...

When a career-ending injury brings together a fallen athlete and a hunted spy, their love will either save the global economy—or destroy them both. Stanford football star Kairo Stem's NFL dreams die on a rain-soaked field, his knee shattered along with his future. But the mysterious woman who stays by his hospital bedside is hiding dangerous secrets of her own. Savannah Rhoades isn't just a compassionate stranger—she's a CIA operative on the run after exposing the government's darkest surveillance program. He discovers the 2008 financial crisis was orchestrated. She's uncovered a ...

Este libro es la herramienta ideal para ayudarles a entender conceptos financieros clave a través de una historia fascinante protagonizada por Pedro y Marta. Con su ayuda, los niños/as aprenderán principios esenciales para construir un futuro financiero exitoso. Dirigido a niños/as de 8 años o más, este libro también puede ser una lectura valiosa para padres y madres con o sin conocimientos previos en educación financiera. Incluso los adultos encontrarán útiles los conceptos explicados de manera sencilla y entretenida.

A year has passed since the horrific events that drove Austin out of his home took place. Now it's time for them all to face the devastating aftermath.The ruthless terrorist organization is coming for everyone, and they will stop at nothing until they triumph. In this overwhelming post-apocalyptic world, where the communities are largely uninhabitable, the military has not been responding to the citizen's pleas for help. So, on their own, Austin and Michelle are trying to resist, but they are drastically outnumbered by people they can't trust.

At the height of the roaring 20s, Swedish émigré Ivar Kreuger made a fortune raising money in America and loaning it to Europe in exchange for matchstick monopolies. His enterprise was a rare success story throughout the Great Depression. Yet after Kreuger's suicide in 1932, the true nature of his empire emerged.

Are you thinking about your future and wonder if you will get to live with some financial stability? Does the stock market seem a bit scary and complicated to you right now? Don’t worry; everyone has been in your shoes when they first started out. The great thing is that you are getting out there at a very young age, and you can start investing from as little as the cost of a pizza! Many adults twice your age still don’t understand the stock market—here you are trying to live a financially independent life by giving yourself an advantage.

Understand the ins and outs of the economy without the hassle. Are you overwhelmed by economic jargon and wondering how it applies to your daily life? Do interest rates, recessions, and budget planning seem too complicated to grasp? Are you tired of feeling uncertain about your financial future and longing for a straightforward way to learn the essentials without getting lost in complex theories? You're in the right place. This book is designed for curious adults, eager teens, and anyone with a thirst for economic knowledge.

Once you've started to accumulate property and money, you're not done managing your financial life. Far from it! You still need to protect your possessions, your money, and your identity from theft. Find out what it takes and how much it will cost.

The ongoing tumult in financial markets and the global economy began when some of our most esteemed financial institutions, our government, and even average citizens abdicated their collective responsibilities, eventually selling out investors and selling off the American Dream itself.

"Crashed Dreams: Unveiling the 1929 Stock Market Collapse" is a comprehensive exploration of the events leading up to and following the infamous stock market crash of 1929. In this book, readers will delve into the economic boom of the 1920s, the rampant speculation and excessive optimism that fueled the market, and the role of easy credit in creating a bubble that was bound to burst. The warning signs that were ignored by many will also be examined, shedding light on the factors that set the stage for disaster. The book then delves into the pivotal moment of Black Thursday, when the stock ...

Finance plays a key role in the prosperity of the modern world—but it also brings grave dangers. We seek to manage those threats with a vast array of sophisticated mathematical tools and techniques of financial risk management. Too often, though, we fail to address the greatest risk—the peril posed by our own behavior. Jon Danielsson argues that critical risk is generated from within, through the interactions of individuals and perpetuated by their beliefs, objectives, abilities, and prejudices.

Are you approaching that golden age of retirement? If so, you’re likely starting to get a lot of things in the mail or in the office that is related to your retirement that includes jargon you may or may not be familiar with. Don’t let intimidating jargon keep you from planning and saving for retirement. Get familiar with some of the most common words you’ll encounter while financing your golden years. This practical glossary audiobook compiles a list of over 80 most common retirement terms you’re likely to encounter.

Can you picture a societal collapse so bad that the land becomes uninhabitable? What happens when it's up to one small group of people to reverse the societal collapse?After the collapse of society, Jason now lives in a house on a small island in the middle of the sea. Over the years, he had heard tales about what life was like on the land, but he had never experienced it for himself. He eventually discovers that the land was taken over by pirates many years ago. The societal collapse caused by the pirates was so severe that it drove many people to the sea. The people who remained on the ...

From a best-selling author with unprecedented access to Pope Francis, an investigative look at the recent financial scandals at the highest levels of the Vatican. A veritable war is waging in the church: On one side there is Pope Francis' strong message for one church of the poor and all; on the other there is the old Curia, with its endless enemies, and the old and new lobbies struggling to preserve their not-so-Christian privileges.

Unlock the mysteries of thriving economies with "Understanding Economic Cycles," your essential guide to the ebb and flow of financial prosperity. This comprehensive eBook delves into the rhythmic dance of economic booms, demystifying the forces that propel growth and the delicate balance required to sustain it. Begin your journey with an insightful exploration of economic booms by understanding their defining characteristics and historical significance. Discover why comprehension of these phenomena is crucial for anyone eager to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of global markets. As ...

Is your business ready for what's next in supply chain? In Futureproof Supply Chain, world-renowned economist and futurist Jason Schenker reveals how new and emerging technologies are reshaping global supply chains—and what you can do to adapt, thrive, and lead. Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute, is ranked the #1 financial market forecaster by Bloomberg News in dozens of categories. With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, and government leaders, Schenker brings unmatched insight to the economic,...

The years pass and your financial situation does not improve? Would you like to have ideas that have potential for your financial life forever? Learn to manage your economy, measure and compare it. Know what your values are and what habits you want to change. Learning is the key. Do you want? Each person's philosophy is the biggest determining factor in how their life works. It's like the position of the sail on a sailboat. The wind blows in the same direction for everyone, but the sailboats go in different directions. With the same wind, there are sailboats that go from north to south and ...

The turn of the 2020s will mark an extremely rare convergence of low points for multiple political, economic, and demographic cycles. The result will be a major financial crash and global upheaval that will dwarf the Great Recession of the 2000s - and maybe even the Great Depression of the 1930s. We're facing the onset of what Dent calls "Economic Winter". In Zero Hour, he and Andrew Pancholi explain all of these cycles, which influence everything from currency valuations to election returns, from economic growth rates in Asia to birthrates in Europe.