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Insightful dissection of Britain's economic imbalance.
If you're intrigued by the roots of financial crises or the division between the wealthy and the average citizen, Robert Peston's "Who Runs Britain?" is a compelling read. It uncovers the economic bravado that's widened the wealth gap and gives you a storytelling experience packed with real-world drama and enlightening revelations, making economics both accessible and profoundly interesting. You'll come away more informed about the forces shaping your financial world.
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ISBN: 9780340839447
Authors:
Robert Peston
Publisher: Hodder
Date of Publication: 2008-10-30
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Journalism,
History,
Leadership,
Political Science,
Finance,
Politics,
Society,
Government
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 314 readers)
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A compelling portrait of early 21st-century casino capitalism... essential reading. On 13 September 2007, Robert Peston broke the news that Northern Rock had become a victim of the global credit crunch and was seeking an emergency loan from the Bank of England. It was the latest in a long line of scoops by this award-winning journalist. Over the weeks that followed, the Government found itself exposed to the Rock to the tune of 57 billion, or almost £2000 for every taxpayer. As Robert Peston shows in his fascinating new book, the seeds for the collapse of Northern Rock and the upheavals in the financial markets were sown years before. Who Runs Britain? is the first time anyone has drawn all the threads together to weave a story that's rich in extraordinary characters and outrageous feats of economic bravado. This book is about the widening gap between the super-rich and the rest of us. It explores and explodes the myth that the financial creativity of those who are amassing these vast fortunes is good for the wider economy and for all of us. Whether you're a financial expert or just have a bank account, Who Runs Britain? is a book you must read.
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Insightful dissection of Britain's economic imbalance.
If you're intrigued by the roots of financial crises or the division between the wealthy and the average citizen, Robert Peston's "Who Runs Britain?" is a compelling read. It uncovers the economic bravado that's widened the wealth gap and gives you a storytelling experience packed with real-world drama and enlightening revelations, making economics both accessible and profoundly interesting. You'll come away more informed about the forces shaping your financial world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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