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Oregon files volume 11
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English
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The Oregon crew must work without their usual resources when a rogue hacker empties their bank account in this action-packed installment from the #1 New York Times–bestselling grand master of adventure.
When a bank heist during the Monaco Grand Priz decimates the Corporation’s “offshore” account, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves unexpectedly...
When a bank heist during the Monaco Grand Priz decimates the Corporation’s “offshore” account, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves unexpectedly...
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In her ground-breaking reporting Naomi Klein introduced the term "disaster capitalism." Whether covering Baghdad after the U.S. occupation, Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami, or New Orleans post-Katrina, she witnessed something remarkably similar. People still reeling from catastrophe were being hit again, this time with economic "shock treatment", losing their land and homes to rapid-fire corporate makeovers. The Shock Doctrine retells the story...
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What happened at Lehman Brothers and why was it allowed to fail, with aftershocks that rocked the global economy? In this news-making, often astonishing book, a former Lehman Brothers Vice President gives us the straight answers--right from the belly of the beast--arguing that this collapse need not have happened
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LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"A budget can be used to set short- and long-term goals, to track spending and income, to make spending and career decisions, and to respond to emergencies and unexpected expenses. This article covers what a budget is (and isn't) and offers helpful advice on how to get started creating one to suit your needs." --
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English
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A sequel to the best-selling Currency Wars predicts a coming collapse of the monetary system while counseling investors on how to survive it, arguing that the dollar will be at the center of a crisis that will differentiate money from wealth.
" "The next financial collapse will resemble nothing in history. Deciding upon the best course to follow will require comprehending a minefield of risks, while poised at a crossroads, pondering the death of...
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LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Loan consolidation can serve as a helpful step in simplifying one's finances. However, consolidation is not always ideal, and there are several factors to weigh when considering it as an option. This article covers what debt consolidation is and can begin to help you decide if it's right for you." --
12) The end of theory: financial crises, the failure of economics, and the sweep of human interaction
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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"An in-depth look at how to account for the human complexities at the heart of today's financial system Our economy may have recovered from the Great Recession--but not our economics. In The End of Theory, Richard Bookstaber, one of the world's leading risk managers, discusses why the human condition and the radical uncertainty of our world renders the standard economic model--and the theory behind it--useless for dealing with financial crises. What...
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As head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO)--"the nation's top auditor"-- David M. Walker warned Congress and the administration as the federal surplus became a giant deficit under George W. Bush. Now, Walker works full-time to raise public awareness regarding mounting debt burdens being imposed on future generations. This is his manifesto, a way to end out-of-control government spending and reform our tax, retirement, health care, defense,...
14) Inside job
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
Description
Provided is an analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research, and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, traces the rise of a rogue industry which has corrupted politics, regulation,...
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LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"When opening a bank account, you should consider which type of account best meets your needs. This article outlines the most common types of bank accounts, discusses their advantages and disadvantages, and offers advice on deciding which type of account is best for you." --
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2017.
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"Steven A. Cohen is a Wall Street legend. Born into a middle class family in a decidedly upper class suburb on Long Island, he was unpopular in high school and unlucky with girls. Then he went off to Wharton, and in 1992 launched the hedge fund SAC Capital, which grew into a $15 billion empire. He cultivated an air of mystery and reclusiveness -- at one point, owned the copyright to almost every picture taken of him -- and also of extreme excess,...
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It is 2029. The Mandibles have been counting on a sizable fortune filtering down when their 97-year-old patriarch dies. Yet America's soaring national debt has grown so enormous that it can never be repaid. Under siege from an upstart international currency, the dollar is in meltdown. A bloodless world war will wipe out the savings of millions of American families. Their inheritance turned to ash, each family member must contend with disappointment,...
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LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Even though many people find setting aside money difficult--especially during times when the cost of living is ever increasing--experts urge everyone to save some money every month for an emergency fund. This article discusses why having emergency funds are important and offers helpful advice on starting to save emergency funds of your own." --
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LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Preparing to file a tax return can seem complicated, especially for those who choose to file themselves. In this article you'll find several steps that you can take throughout the year to ensure that the process is conducted as smoothly and accurately as possible." --
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