{"title":"Addison Wiggin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Addison Wiggin collection, where financial insights meet critical analysis. Addison Wiggin is a renowned author and financial commentator, celebrated for his expertise in finance and investment. He has a knack for breaking down complex economic concepts into accessible and engaging narratives. His works are essential reading for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of global finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDemise of the Dollar\u003c\/em\u003e, Wiggin explores the potential vulnerabilities of the US dollar in the global economy, offering readers a detailed examination of monetary policies and their long-term implications. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about currency fluctuations and financial stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinancial Reckoning Day\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Bill Bonner, takes a hard look at the fiscal challenges facing modern economies. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of economic cycles and the consequences of unchecked financial indulgence, making it a crucial resource for investors who wish to make informed decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Empire of Debt\u003c\/em\u003e, Wiggin and Bonner delve into the intricate relationship between national debt and economic prosperity. This sweeping examination challenges conventional wisdom and provides a fresh perspective on fiscal responsibility and the economic future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Addison Wiggin to gain valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping our economic landscape. His books invite readers to contemplate the current state of global finance, encouraging a more informed approach to investment and economic strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"demise-of-the-dollar-by-addison-wiggin-9781394174652","title":"Demise of the Dollar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA devastatingly incisive look at the devaluation of the American dollar and how it impacts you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised third edition of \u003ci\u003eDemise of the Dollar: From the Bailouts to the Pandemic and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, New York Times and international bestselling author Addison Wiggin delivers yet another timely and insightful account of the devaluation of the American dollar. Fully updated to consider the events of the last ten years—including the COVID-19 pandemic—the book contains nuanced discussions of historic inflation, interest rates and the Federal Reserve, the impact the Euro has had since its introduction, the rise of China prior to the pandemic, cryptocurrencies, and the United States’ consumer debt addiction. It also demonstrates how all these factors, and more, are affected by the American dollar’s role as the world’s “reserve currency”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn what a weakened American dollar means for your portfolio and how you can best arrange your finances to protect against global macroeconomic risks. You’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStrategies for making your portfolio more resilient against economic shocks, downturns, and crises\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplorations of what increasing levels of US consumer debt mean for your investments, and for the world’s largest economies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExaminations of how foreign countries have come to control the economic fate of the United States via the issuance of debt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating account of one of the most important trends in American economics in the last hundred years, \u003ci\u003eDemise of the Dollar\u003c\/i\u003e offers incisive observations about the factors driving the world’s contemporary economies and specific and strategic guidance on how to structure your portfolio to survive, and even thrive, in a new financial environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000589500652,"sku":"9781394174652","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/acbb0fcfcb0fea40f5583a273a0d0a08.jpg?v=1763323984"},{"product_id":"financial-reckoning-day-by-addison-wiggin-9781394174669","title":"Financial Reckoning Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engaging and practical romp through contemporary financial and economic history—and what it means for your financial future\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEconomic booms and busts are happening with more frequency. Since the turn of the new millennium, fortunes have been made and lost at a blistering pace. Each boom is like the tension building up before an earthquake. Seismologists can detect the build-up, but they can't necessarily explain why—or when—the next quake will hit. Economic busts can be equally devastating…and followed by numerous aftershocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this entertaining romp through recent economic and financial history, best-selling author Addison Wiggin traces the primary trends that have led up to rapid economic growth and innovation while keeping an eye on the inevitable downturn. The author practices \"literary economics,\" telling stories about the characters behind the scenes and their motives, making this wide-ranging book easy-to-read. The current edition has been revised, adapted, and re-imagined, enlightening readers about what's happening behind today's top headlines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe rise of new financial innovations over the past decade, including cryptocurrencies, mobile trading platforms, and the democratization of financial markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow the policies of the Federal Reserve following the Panic of '08 led an entire generation to become unwitting speculators in stocks, bonds, real estate, and rare commodities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat impact new political trends—environmental, social, governance (ESG) and diversity equity and inclusion (DEI)—have had on managing your own money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Reckoning Day\u003c\/i\u003e helps place current events in the context of identifiable historical trends. The book proposes that when you understand what the primary trends are and follow them to their logical conclusion, it makes planning for your financial future much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat will be the role of the US economy in the future as policy makers try to grapple with new competition, economic and political, from Brazil, Russia, India, China—the so-called BRICs? The author follows the facts, the trends, and the stories that make up history and parlays them into forecasts for what he sees coming next. 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