A unique illustrated exploration of the development of finance that combines data from every part of the world and covers five thousand years of history From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today's interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage. Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. This volume, the first visually based book dedicated to finance, uses graphics and maps to bring the complex and abstract world of finance down to earth, showing how geography is fundamental for understanding finance, and vice versa. It illuminates the people--including Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes--who have shaped our thinking about global finance; brings to life the ways that place-specific histories, laws, regulations, and institutions influence finance; shows how finance relates to innovation, globalization, and environmental change; and details how finance plays a key part in drawing the landscape of uneven development, inequality, and instability. The Atlas of Finance, with word and image, will change the way you view both your money and your world.
""Free trade"" was touted as a way to make economies more efficient and productive, and a strategy that would also benefit small businesses and workers. Instead, as author Stan Duncan says, ""Corporate and political powers have contorted and stacked the decks of the financial machinery that runs the earth in such a way that rewards the rich and extracts payments from the poor."" The Greatest Story Oversold helps general readers understand the various global economic forces at work today. In non-technical language Duncan explains the ""rules"" and general practices of transnational corporations and global lenders like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. He connects the dots between what happens ""here"" and what happens ""there,"" addressing the impact of specific issues like the global banking crisis, third world debt, NAFTA, and immigration.
Are you tired of playing by the financial rules set by banks and institutions that don't have your best interests at heart? Ready to seize control of your financial destiny and unlock the secrets to building wealth on your terms? "Becoming Your Own Infinity Banker" is the game-changer you've been searching for. In this groundbreaking book, we dive deep into the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), a revolutionary strategy that empowers you to transform your whole life insurance policy into a powerful financial tool. Forget about traditional banking's one-size-fits-all approach. It's time to rewrite the rules and become the master of your own financial universe. Why "Becoming Your Own Infinity Banker" is a Must-Read: Discover the Power of Whole Life Insurance: Uncover the hidden potential of whole life insurance, far beyond its death benefit. Learn how to leverage its cash value for loans, investments, and securing your financial future. Master the Art of Self-Financing: Say goodbye to reliance on banks and lenders. We'll show you how to use your policy to finance life's big purchases—cars, education, even your dream home—while your wealth continues to grow. Build Wealth Without the Risk: Learn how to grow your savings securely, shielded from the volatility of the stock market. With IBC, your money works for you, compounding and accumulating tax-free. Create a Legacy of Financial Freedom: This isn't just about achieving your financial goals; it's about setting up a legacy for generations to come. We'll guide you through planning and building a financial inheritance that transcends time. Practical, Real-World Strategies: Packed with actionable advice, real-life examples, and practical tips, this book is your roadmap to financial independence. Each chapter ends with wealth and retirement ideas to implement at every stage of your journey. Who Needs This Book? The Forward-Thinking Investor: You're already investing but know there's a smarter way to secure your financial future. The Aspiring Entrepreneur: You're ready to start or grow your business and need flexible, reliable financing options. The Family Planner: You want to provide for your family's future, from education to estate planning, without sacrificing your financial freedom. The Financial Freedom Seeker: You're tired of financial uncertainty and ready to take control of your destiny with a proven, strategic approach. "Becoming Your Own Infinity Banker" is more than a book; it's your first step towards a future where you call the financial shots. No more playing by the banks' rules, no more uncertainty about your financial future. The power to change is in your hands. Are you ready to become your own banker, to build wealth, secure your future, and achieve financial independence on your terms? "Becoming Your Own Infinity Banker" is the key. Unlock your financial potential today and embark on a journey to a richer tomorrow.
This book considers the process of impact assessment and shows how and why it needs to be integrated into all stages of development programmes. In-depth case studies are included and show a variety of approaches.
The Global Resistance Reader provides the first comprehensive collection of work on the phenomenal rise of transnational social movements and resistance politics: from the visible struggles against the financial, economic and political authority of large international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, World Bank and International Monetary Fund, to the much less visible acts of resistance in everyday life. The conceptual debates, substantive themes and case studies have been selected to open up the idea of global resistance to interrogation and discussion by students and to provide a one-stop orientation for researchers, journalists, policymakers and activists.
Covers a wide range of economic topics and explains China's economic reforms, the political thinking behind them and their impact on Chinese and foreigners alike.
Money is a foundation of life, it impacts almost all of our choices, whether it's what to have for lunch or when we will retire - so why don't we like talking about it? Money is complicated, or at least it seems complicated. From ISAs to pensions and debt to tax, money management feels like a mine-field, but it doesn't need to be. Makala Green, a financial expert, The UK's first black female chartered financial expert, a businesswoman and a speaker and wealth coach with over 17 years' experience has spent years learning about the different aspects of the financial world. Here, she shares all her knowledge to help us break down barriers and gain financial freedom. The Money Edit is a no-jargon, straight-talking guide, giving us the confidence and clarity to understand money and help us make the right choices - no matter what life stage we are at. Makala busts money-myth after myth and shows us how to: 1. Cultivate a money mindset 2. Address difficult conversations about money 3. Track income and expenses and learn how to budget 4. Start saving and plan for the future 5. Get on the property ladder 6. Adapt when financial circumstances change No matter your background, upbringing or circumstances, The Money Edit is a simple approach with plenty of real-life examples, checklists, planning tools and resources to get you started. Makala is here to make you feel positive, confident and in control when it comes to money.
The travels and observations of Elisabeth Hewes in her retirement years, during the last decade of the 20th century. With contributions by Stephen Butt and John Florance of BBC Radio Leicester During her retirement years, apart from her diaries, Elisabeth Hewes of Ravenstone in Leicestershire, wrote of her many travels, which were often accomplished in just one day. Betty's Travel Journals begin in April 1992 and finish at the end of 2000. They give a vivid insight into her love of life and people; we see familiar things through different eyes and visit unknown places which leave us with a feeling that we must go there ourselves. Travelling by road, rail, or merely on foot, Betty uses only the most salient points to describe her world in rich colours, but always with humour, intelligence and that steadfast sense of belonging and purpose found in her diaries. As Betty counts down to the New Millennium, she meticulously records her high days and holidays. We travel with her the length and breadth of Britain: from Bardon Hill Quarry to Buckingham Palace; from mighty Canterbury Cathedral to Snibston's little St. Mary's; from the most serene and tranquil Lakeland view to the busiest bustling day in the heart of our nation's great capital. Her journals feature hundreds of indexed and detailed entries in which she quotes from sources as diverse as the essays of Dr. Johnson and her local newspaper, each equally as relevant and informative as the next. Betty's Travel Journals are laced together with a strong historical and religious narrative but with an ever watchful eye on history in the making. Her travels were not confined to distance however; the 1990s saw incredible strides made by humankind and Betty documents our world's biggest events in the final years of the twentieth century as they play out alongside her journey through what turned out to be the last decade of her life.
