Tells the story of the Ireland economy crisis, going behind the scenes and the headlines to explain what happened, how it happened and who made it happen.
Two years ago, the Irish economy was still booming; now, it faces an unprecedented crisis. There is, of course, an international context for these developments, but the Irish story, a story of collusion between banks, regulators & the government is perhaps unique in its tawdrine…
Swiss sociologist Jean Ziegler "closely examines the shady relationship between Swiss bankers and Nazi Germany. What emerges is a scathing indictment that shatters the myth of Swiss neutrality during World War II."--Jacket
Swiss sociologist Jean Ziegler "closely examines the shady relationship between Swiss bankers and Nazi Germany. What emerges is a scathing indictment that shatters the myth of Swiss neutrality during World War II."--Jacket.
"Relying on a broad array of records used together for the first time, Panic in the Loop reveals widespread fraud and insider abuse by bankers--and the complicity of corrupt politicians--that caused the Chicago banking debacle of 1932. It provides a fresh interpretation of the r…
Relying on a broad array of records used together for the first time, Panic in the Loop reveals widespread fraud and insider abuse by bankers-and the complicity of corrupt politicians-that caused the Chicago banking debacle of 1932. It provides a fresh interpretation of the role…
"Relying on a broad array of records used together for the first time, Panic in the Loop reveals widespread fraud and insider abuse by bankers--and the complicity of corrupt politicians--that caused the Chicago banking debacle of 1932. It provides a fresh interpretation of the r…
"Relying on a broad array of records used together for the first time, Panic in the Loop reveals widespread fraud and insider abuse by bankers--and the complicity of corrupt politicians--that caused the Chicago banking debacle of 1932. It provides a fresh interpretation of the r…
"Relying on a broad array of records used together for the first time, Panic in the Loop reveals widespread fraud and insider abuse by bankers--and the complicity of corrupt politicians--that caused the Chicago banking debacle of 1932. It provides a fresh interpretation of the r…
"This collection of essays by a range of international, multidisciplinary scholars explores the financial history, social significance, and cultural meanings of the theft, starting in 1933, of assets owned by German Jews. Despite the fraught topic and the ongoing legal discussio…