finance

Financial market strategist David Smick comments on the volatile state of the U.S. economy, looking at how the mortgage crisis came about, offering his opinions on how bad things could get, and discussing how economic trends around the world are affecting events in America.

Presents a comprehensive history of money and finance since the early usage of coins; explores the introduction of financial institutions such as banks, bonds, joint stock companies, insurance, and property ownership; and examines how financial failures have led to wars and poverty. poverty.

A former memeber of the U.S. House of Representatives explains how congress practices fiscal abuse. He also presents seven reforms to make congress accountable to the people.

Presents several articles on finance by Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis published in "Harper's Weekly" in 1913 and 1914, discussing banking and the role of the legislature in money management in the U.S.

Information on career advancements, employment outlook, salary opportunities, and educational requirements of the field.

Chronicles the political struggles that led to an American financial crisis when the stock market collapsed in 1987.