{"title":"Richard Vague","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing works of \u003cem\u003eRichard Vague\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author who delves deep into the annals of history and the complexities of economics. Known for his insightful analysis and accessible writing style, Vague offers readers a captivating journey through time and finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Banker Who Made America\u003c\/em\u003e, Richard Vague illuminates the influential role of financiers in the founding and development of the United States. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts who wish to understand the economic foundations of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Case for a Debt Jubilee\u003c\/em\u003e, Vague presents a compelling argument for debt forgiveness, a concept with historical precedence and modern-day relevance. This book provides readers with a thought-provoking perspective on economic resilience and the cyclical nature of debt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Paradox of Debt\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the intriguing contradictions within global debt systems, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how debt shapes economies. This informative piece is perfect for those curious about the complex dynamics of financial systems and their impact on modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Vague's collection is not only educational but also engaging, perfect for anyone interested in history, economics, and the stories that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-banker-who-made-america-by-richard-vague-9781509569083","title":"The Banker Who Made America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t followed the money, chances are you don’t know the real story of America and its Revolution. Nothing gives a clearer insight into this history than the life of early America’s dominant merchant trader, first bank president, and first central banker, Thomas Willing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Banker Who Made America\u003c\/em\u003e, Richard Vague shows how Willing bankrolled – and in the process helped save – the Revolution and then fundamentally shaped the financial architecture of the young Republic. So powerful was Willing that President John Adams complained that George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were governed by him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet at a decisive moment in Willing’s life, he voted against independence, as conflict between Pennsylvania’s moneyed elite and the emergent lower and middle classes embroiled the politics of 1776 in bitter class conflict. This dynamic would continue after independence, as Willing and his associates attempted to tame the democratic forces unleashed by revolution and thereby set up a tension that has never stopped shaping US politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dramatic untold story sheds genuinely new light on the genesis of the American Republic, as well as the enduring economic and political conflicts that still shape US society today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031836016876,"sku":"9781509569083","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12713083482725.jpg?v=1764150268"},{"product_id":"the-paradox-of-debt-by-richard-vague-9781800752184","title":"The Paradox of Debt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we talk about debt and its impact on our economy, we almost always mean \u003cem\u003egovernment debt\u003c\/em\u003e. However, this is only a small part of the picture: individuals, private firms and households owe trillions, and these private debts are vital to understanding the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this iconoclastic book, \u003cem\u003eThe Paradox of Debt\u003c\/em\u003e, Richard Vague examines the assets, liabilities, and incomes of the entire country, both private and public sector, to reveal its net worth. His holistic analysis shows that the real factor driving both financial crises and spiralling inequality—but also, paradoxically, economic growth—is ever-rising private debt. The paradox is that while debt is essential and our economy relies on it, it also brings instability unless it is periodically deleveraged—and that is very hard to do. It can, however, be carefully managed, and Vague ends the book by showing how to do so in policy areas ranging from trade and housing to financial policy and student debt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderpinned by pioneering data analysis and the author's lifetime of experience in the financial world, no one who wants to understand the deep, underlying dynamics of the American economy can afford to miss this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082988011756,"sku":"9781800752184","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3621933482829.jpg?v=1765278608"},{"product_id":"the-case-for-a-debt-jubilee-by-richard-vague-9781509548736","title":"The Case for a Debt Jubilee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were drowning in record levels of debt before the COVID-19 crisis, and we are now deluged in it. U.S. private-sector loans have tripled relative to income since 1950 – and government debt is also at an all-time high. Soaring debt burdens individuals, stifles growth, compounds inequality, and brings falling living standards for millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Case for a Debt Jubilee\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Vague argues that, contrary to mainstream assumptions, we cannot simply hope that the trend will correct itself. Mounting debt is a feature of our economic system, not a bug: debts perpetually grow and compound, polarizing and impoverishing economies if not overtly dealt with. He offers a detailed plan for how we can restructure a range of debts – such as student loans, auto loans, medical debt and more – and offer hard-pressed debtors a ‘jubilee’ now, not in some utopian future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVague’s bold polemic contains a wealth of ideas that will free millions from modern-day debt peonage, reduce inequality, and bring new vigour to the economy as it struggles to emerge from the pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341228622060,"sku":"9781509548736","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12509613482725.jpg?v=1772187183"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/richard-vague.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}