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The Almighty Dollar

By: Dharshini David
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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 Have you ever wondered why we can afford to buy far more clothes than our grandparents ever could . . . but may be less likely to own a home in which to keep them all? Why your petrol bill can double in a matter of months, but it never falls as fast?

Behind all of this lies economics.

It's not always easy to grasp the complex forces that are shaping our lives. But by following a dollar on its journey around the globe, we can start to piece it all together. From a shopping trip in suburban Texas, via China's central bank, Nigerian railroads, the oilfields of Iraq and beyond, The Almighty Dollar reveals the economic truths behind what we see on the news every day. Why is China the world's biggest manufacturer - and the USA its biggest customer? Is free trade really a good thing? Why would a nation build a bridge on the other side of the planet?

In this illuminating read, economist Dharshini David lays bare these complex relationships to get to the heart of how our new globalised world works, showing who really holds the power, and what that means for us all. International Politics & Government United States World China Banking Imperialism US Economy Taxation Middle East Socialism Capitalism
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Written too soon about demonetisation, there was plenty of time given to people to open bank accounts, there was plenty more time given to hoarders to surrender the black money... And more reasons.. Which were disclosed by the intelligence recently...

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