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The American economy is strong in large part because nobody believes that America would ever default on its debt. Yet in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt did just that, when in a bid to pull the country out of depression, he depreciated the US dollar in relation to gold, effectively annulling all debt contracts. American Default is the story of this forgotten chapter in America's history.

If you are a beginner day trader, this book will equip you with an understanding of where to start, how to start, what to expect from day trading, and how you can develop your strategy. Intermediate day traders may benefit from this book’s overview of some of the classic strategies that majority of retail traders use effectively.

Dopo il clamoroso successo conseguito con "La lista della spesa", Carlo Cottarelli torna a illuminare i conti pubblici italiani, puntando l'attenzione sul debito: come si forma? Perché è così difficile ridurlo? Come mai è così importante per l'economia delle nazioni? Ci si può convivere e come?

Learn everything you need to know about Ethereum and how you can get involve in the next digital ecosystem. Have you looked at Ethereum and wondered how to use it? Have you been using Bitcoin but want to try something new? Then this is the audiobook for you! Bitcoin isn’t the only digital currency out there; the truth is there are many useful and valuable digital currencies out in the market today, and the second most popular one besides Bitcoin is Ethereum.

You are about to discover some important information about Litecoin. Lots of people have taken the leap into the world of cryptocurrencies, and it is rapidly growing every day. It can be quite overwhelming, at least initially, when you are thinking about taking the plunge because of various reasons. The main reason for this hesitation is all the misinformation that is available out there. You will need to understand the benefits as well as the risks of using Litecoin before you get started with it.

Blockchain technology is still at its infancy when it comes to information. Current research and case studies on the Blockchain technology mirrors the very initial implementation of the technology and its feasibility. It is this implementation that has brought about changes in segments and processes that are within the financial institutions. It is the time we began to appreciate the contributions of Blockchain technology that has been very instrumental in powering the digital currency Bitcoin.

Listen in as Chicago Reader columnist and radio host Ben Joravsky talks to Dave Glowacz on one particular focus - tax-increment financing - of Ben's articles, books, and other work. Online since 2007, Interviews with Ben Joravsky by Dave Glowacz is an Internet and broadcast radio talk show featuring in-depth interviews on governmental and political issues important to Chicagoland residents. Dave and Ben provide not only intelligent analysis, but amusing commentary and no-holds-barred insight.

When the news broke in 1975 that New York City was on the brink of fiscal collapse, few believed it was possible. How could the country's largest metropolis fail? How could the capital of the financial world go bankrupt? Yet the city was indeed billions of dollars in the red, with no way to pay back its debts. Bankers and politicians alike seized upon the situation as evidence that social liberalism, which New York famously exemplified, was unworkable.

Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook of The Road to Ruin, written and read by James Rickards. The global economy has made what seems like an incredible comeback after the financial crisis of 2008. Yet this comeback is artificial. Central banks have propped up markets by keeping interest rates low and the supply of money free-flowing. They won't bail us out again next time. And there will be a next time...soon.

Before we can fix our economic problems, we must first diagnose what is causing them. Many of our political and intellectual leaders call for more government intervention to fix the economy. They tell us that it creates jobs, corrects "market failures", and boosts economic growth. And they insist that we need such intervention to help the poor, to coddle the consumer, and to protect the worker. But they're dead wrong. Government intervention is not the solution to our economic problems; it's the cause.

The world is drowning in cash - and it's making us poorer and less safe. In The Curse of Cash, Kenneth S. Rogoff makes a persuasive and fascinating case for an idea that until recently would have seemed outlandish: getting rid of most paper money. Even as people in advanced economies are using less paper money, there is more cash in circulation - a record $1.4 trillion in US dollars alone. So what is all that cash being used for? Tax evasion, corruption, terrorism, the drug trade, and more.

The independence of the Federal Reserve is considered a cornerstone of its identity, crucial for keeping monetary policy decisions free of electoral politics. But do we really understand what is meant by "Federal Reserve independence"? Using scores of examples from the Fed's rich history, The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve shows that much common wisdom about the nation's central bank is inaccurate.

America today confronts a host of urgent problems, many of them seemingly intractable but some we are entirely capable of solving. In Five Easy Theses, James M. Stone presents specific commonsense solutions to a handful of our most pressing challenges, showing how simple it would be to shore up Social Security, rein in an out-of-control financial sector, reduce inequality, and make health care and education better and more affordable.

From thriving Motor City to the largest municipal bankruptcy in American history, Detroit has become the nation's cautionary tale. But what led to the fateful day of the filing, and how did the city survive this crisis? Journalist Nathan Bomey delivers the inside story of Detroit's decline and the people who fought to save it against impossible odds: Governor Rick Snyder, a self-proclaimed nerd; emergency manager Kevyn Orr, a lawyer with singular dedication; Judge Steven Rhodes, the city's conscience; and retirees who fought to ensure that Detroit kept its promises.

This book goes into the origin of Dogecoin, the difference between Dogecoin and Bitcoin, and how to get started with your own Dogecoin wallet today. By investing in this book, you can learn the basics of Dogecoin and get a step-by-step guide to starting your own account.

You're about to discover crucial information about Litecoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Litecoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

You're about to discover crucial information about Bitcoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Bitcoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

You're about to discover crucial information about Peercoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Peercoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

In one lifetime GDP, or gross domestic product, has ballooned from a narrow economic tool into a global article of faith. It is our universal yardstick of progress. As The Little Big Number demonstrates, this spells trouble. While economies and cultures measure their performance by it, GDP ignores central facts such as quality, costs, and purpose.

I would wake up every day to go to a job where I was a cog in the machine. We were barely earning enough to pay the interest on our loans and our apartment rent. Our savings disappeared quickly, as one car broke down and had to be fixed. We knew we had to do something, as we were at the end of our rope. Then I met Petra. He seemed to not have a care in the world. I asked him what it was that gave him the ability to do whatever he wanted. This audiobook is all about Petra's secret and how you can make it work for you.