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Moneyland

Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How to Take It Back

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Moneyland

By: Oliver Bullough
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An Economist Politics and Current Affairs book of the year.

Once upon a time, if an official stole money, there wasn't much he could do with it. He could buy himself a new car or build himself a nice house or give it to his friends and family, but that was about it. If he kept stealing, the money would just pile up in his house until he had no rooms left to put it in, or it was eaten by mice. And then some bankers in London had a bright idea. Join the investigative journalist Oliver Bullough on a journey into Moneyland - the secret country of the lawless, stateless superrich. Learn how the institutions of Europe and the United States have become money-laundering operations, undermining the foundations of Western stability.

Discover the true cost of being open for business no matter how corrupt and dangerous the customer. This is the story of wealth and power in the 21st century. It isn't too late to change it.

©2018 Oliver Bullough (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Corruption & Misconduct Economics Politics & Government Money Thought-Provoking 21st Century

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"You cannot understand power, wealth and poverty without knowing about Moneyland." (Simon Kuper, New Statesman)

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A well-written and fascinating book about the goings-on of the ultra rich. An interesting narrative underpins every example of outrageous corruption. An engaging read.

A fascinating look at Plutocracy

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I was aware of the Panama Papers from news reports, and this book explains the whole structure behind them.

Very good introduction to the topic

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Oliver Bullough reads his own book very well. He manages to make the complex and mysterious world of shell companies and international financial skulduggery intelligible. He states the amazing facts calmly with a quiet authority that is compelling. He patiently seeks the answers we all need to hear. This is an easily accessible book that needs to be widely read and discussed. International laws should protect us from the abuses he describes. Unfortunately they often protect the wealthy kleptocrats who want their looting to remain invisible.

Lucid exposition of the mechanisms behind slippery money and corruption

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Being a normal retired heads down and working merrily all my life individual, its interesting to read this forensic examination of how the legalized crooks manage their money. And to think i encouraged my daughter to study law . Luckily shes a teacher now.

Fascinating insight

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Fascinating insight into a world hidden from most of us, but with implications for all of us. A book that a lot of people would learn from, read with engaging energy.

Educational, and read with enthusiasm

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