Aftermath
Aftermath is a Wall Street Journal bestseller that shows why and how global financial markets are being artificially inflated and what smart investors can do to protect their assets. In this provocative book, financial expert and New York Times bestselling author Jim Rickards lays out the true risks of our financial system and offers invaluable advice to protect your wealth in the future, no matter what's around the corner. He explores the idea that economic instability and geopolitical tensions, such as debt crises, inflation, and the decline of the U.S. dollar's dominance, could lead to significant financial upheaval. Aftermath is the book every clever investor will want to get their hands on—as soon as possible.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Aftermath offers predictions about how these potential crises could unfold, based on his experience as a financial advisor and his background in risk analysis.
Rickards suggests that there are a number of "black swan" events—unexpected occurrences that could have dramatic consequences—that could trigger economic chaos.
He also discusses the role of central banks, the Federal Reserve, and the global monetary system in exacerbating or mitigating these risks.
LEARN THE FOLLOWING
How behavioral economists prop up the market: Funds that administer 401(k)s use all kinds of tricks to make you invest more, inflating asset prices to unsustainable levels.
Why digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are best avoided.
Why passive investing has been overhyped: The average investor has been scolded into passively managed index funds. But active investors will soon have a big advantage.
What the financial landscape will look like after the next crisis: it will not be an apocalypse, but it will be radically different.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jim Rickards is a renowned investment advisor, lawyer, inventor, and economist who has held senior positions at Citibank, Long Term Capital Management and Caxton Associates.
His clients include institutional investors and government directorates. He is an op-ed contributor to the Financial Times, Evening Standard, The Telegraph, New York Times, and Washington Post.