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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Capital is the defining feature of modern economies, yet most people have no idea where it actually comes from. What is it, exactly, that transforms mere wealth into an asset that automatically creates more wealth? The Code of Capital explains how capital is created behind closed doors in the offices of private attorneys, and why this little-known fact is one of the biggest reasons for the widening wealth gap between the holders of capital and everybody else.

Why have so many middle-class Americans encountered so much financial trouble? In this classic analysis of hard-pressed families, the authors discover that financial stability for many middle-class Americans is all too fragile. The authors consider the changing cultural and economic factors that threaten financial security and what they imply for the future vitality of the middle class. A new preface examines the persistent and new threats that have emerged since the original publication.

Germany's financial collapse in the summer of 1931 was one of the biggest economic catastrophes of modern history. It led to a global panic, brought down the international monetary system, and turned a worldwide recession into a prolonged depression. Hitler managed to profit from the crisis, because he had been the most vocal critic of the reparation regime. As the financial system collapsed, his relentless attacks against foreign creditors and the alleged complicity of the German government resonated more than ever with the electorate.

In this "bracingly iconoclastic” book (New York Times Book Review), a renowned economics scholar breaks down the fight to end global poverty and the rights that poor individuals have had taken away for generations. In The Tyranny of Experts, renowned economist William Easterly examines our...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by debt or confused by a court summons, you're not alone—and you're not powerless. The Debt Hotline is your direct line to clarity, confidence, and control over your financial future. Hosted by legal expert George Simons and financial wellness advocate Hannah Locklear, this show breaks down the debt collection process, teaches you how to respond to lawsuits, and gives you real, actionable steps to take back control.With insights from industry pros, real listener questions, and practical guidance, The Debt Hotline helps you navigate debt with knowledge and ...

Exploring how digitisation is changing the debt sector for consumers and stakeholders with expert views on the positive and negative impact of technology and innovation. Hosted by Trustfolio's Creditor Services Director, Lee Usher (who has worked across the credit and debt advice landscape for both private sector companies and Government), and Non-Executive Director, Peter Wallwork (former chief executive of the UK trade body for the debt collection sector, Credit Services Association), along with guests from across the debt landscape.

In the first of four podcasts exploring the help and support that’s available to Haringey residents who are struggling amid the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis, Nigel Clarke discusses ways in which you can increase and maximise your income and manage your debt with today’s panellists, including the Leader of Haringey Council, Cllr Peray Ahmet, and Stewart Faulkner from the council’s Financial Support team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about debt and race in America hosted by lifelong economic and racial justice organizer, Maurice BP-Weeks. Each episode tackles a different aspect of debt. It explores how debt works and why that spells bad news for Black people and our entire economy.

A crucial, clear-eyed accounting of Puerto Rico's 122 years as a colony of the US. Since its acquisition by the US in 1898, Puerto Rico has served as a testing ground for the most aggressive and exploitative US economic, political, and social policies. The devastation that ensued finally grew...

Welcome to Gross Domestic Problem — the podcast that unveils America’s biggest financial crisis. Every episode, we break down how we got here, what happens if we don’t act, and the least painful way forward. There’s no do-nothing solution. And every solution requires sacrifice. Ignoring it means handing the burden to the next generation. If that’s unacceptable to you, you’re in the right place. Subscribe now at grossdomesticproblem.com and join the conversation.