The Money Delusion

The Money Delusion

James G. II Edwards / Rick Stupart

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ELC Publishing
Año de edición:
2026
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Ética empresarial y responsabilidad social
ISBN:
9798235495395
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What happens when money stops meaning anything? The Money Delusion dives into the dramatic and devastating stories of nations that printed, borrowed, or gambled their way into ruin. From Weimar Germany’s wheelbarrows of cash to Zimbabwe’s trillion-dollar bills and Argentina’s chronic collapses, this book unpacks how economic arrogance and political desperation triggered financial meltdowns that destroyed savings, starved populations, and shattered empires.More than just tales of inflation and currency failure, these are cautionary chronicles of ego, ideology, and misplaced faith in money as a limitless tool. Each chapter explores a different episode in monetary mismanagement-what led to it, how it spiraled out of control, and the human toll it took.Whether you’re an investor, historian, or curious reader, The Money Delusion reveals how unchecked ambition, poor policy, and the illusion of control turned national treasuries into ticking time bombs.

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