The Rich

A penetrating guide to the world of the super-rich: how did they get where there are, what does their wealth mean to them, and how do they use it? Self-made millionaire William Davies profiles many of the world’s richest people. He uncovers the ambitions, money making methods, foibles and pleasures of his subjects with insight, authority and humour. A well-informed, lively and entertaining study of the fascinating world of the super-rich, A penetrating guide to the world of the super-rich: how did they get where there are, what does their wealth mean to them, and how do they use it? Self-made millionaire William Davies profiles many of the world’s richest people. He uncovers the ambitions, money making methods, foibles and pleasures of his subjects with insight, authority and humour. A well-informed, lively and entertaining study of the fascinating world of the super-rich, This is a vivid and personal account of 21st century banking excess. " How I Caused the Credit Crunch" traces seven years at the forefront of the credit markets – a tale from the heart of the bewildering banking maelstrom whose cat … Read more » Capitalism should be made to serve democracy, and not the other way around, argues Robert Reich. Supercapitalism – turbocharged, Web-based, able to find and make almost anything just about anywhere – is working wonderfully well to create wea … Read more »