Financial Economics

Ross and his nine-year-old son are on their way home when the train suddenly stops moving. Trapped in the pitch black dark subway tunnel, the passengers soon realize they are unable to get a cellphone signal. As far they know, the power outage appears to be widespread. Needless to say, the airports and train stations are forced to shut down. Ross and Porter need to get back to the rest of their family. But how can they get home when their house is over two-thousand miles away? How will they purchase supplies after the economy completely collapses? How can they barter for food and water when...

Very few businessmen foresaw the Financial Panic of 2008 which dramatically changed the economic landscape of most countries. Even fewer investors are recognizing a yet larger crisis that is descending on the U.S. economy today. In this book, the author shows how easy credit and government bailouts are secretly making casualties out of those holding dollar-denominated assets. Additionally, he educates readers on how to prepare for the impending recession that faces American citizens. Based on the discipline of Austrian Economics and a thorough explanation of money and banking, the author ...

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.

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.

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...

In Busting the Real Estate Investment Lies, real estate expert Jimmy Vreeland has teamed up with life insurance guru Kim Butler to show you how to break the middle-class myth and find financial freedom through the time-tested method of combining real estate with whole life insurance. Tackling the eight most common misconceptions about real estate investment - from thinking debt is bad to believing property ownership will eat your time - they lay out their proven eight-step plan for strategically building wealth.

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

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.

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.

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.

Even after the ruinous financial crisis of 2008, America is still beset by the depredations of an oligarchy that is now bigger, more profitable, and more resistant to regulation than ever. Anchored by six megabanks, which together control assets amounting to more than 60 percent of the country's gross domestic product, these financial institutions (now more emphatically "too big to fail") continue to hold the global economy hostage.

Dedicated to the impoverished in forgotten places of the world, this book questions whether the likes of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United States Agency for International Development and other big international aid organizations help or hinder the world’s poorest people. It also questions whether the aid packages provided are genuine or whether they are scams designed to subjugate Third World countries. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance ...

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.

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 ...

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.

There is no one better qualified to tell us about the failures of the American financial system and the grotesque abuses that have taken place in recent years than John C. Bogle, founder and former chief executive of the Vanguard mutual-fund group. This legendary mutual-fund pioneer has witnessed firsthand the innermost workings of the financial industry for more than 50 years and has set the standards for sound investment strategies and stewardship.

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 ...