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Dan Davies

Lying for Money: How Legendary Frauds Reveal the Workings of Our World

Lying for Money: How Legendary Frauds Reveal the Workings of Our World

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Dan Davies, a veteran regulatory economist and market analyst, has years of experience picking the bones out of some of the most famous frauds of the modern age. He reveals the big picture that emerges from their labyrinths of deceit and how fraud has shaped the entire development of the modern world economy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2019
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd


Financial crime may appear intricate, but there are limited methods to deceive individuals of their assets. In reality, there are only four distinct approaches. Dan Davies, a seasoned regulatory economist and market analyst, has extensive expertise in dissecting some of the most renowned frauds of contemporary times. He unveils the overarching narrative that emerges from the intricate web of deceit. Throughout the journey, you will discover how to create a fake gold mine using a wedding ring, a file, and a shotgun. You will explore the proximity of Charles Ponzi, the mastermind of pyramid schemes, to acquiring his private navy. Moreover, you will gain insights into how fraud has shaped the trajectory of the modern world economy. Finally, you will assess your potential to become a skilled white-collar criminal mastermind, although it is highly advisable that you refrain from pursuing such a path.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 203 x 138 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781259665
Edition number: Main

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