Money, Money, Money! - A Short Lesson in Economics

The Federmanns live a normal life in the Munich suburbs, but their Great-Aunt Fé invites them to tea at her luxury hotel to teach them about economics. This book explores the mechanisms and machinations of banks and politicians, as well as human greed, envy, and fear that fuel the global economy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

The Federmanns, a family residing in the Munich suburbs, lead a comfortable yet painfully ordinary existence. Their knowledge of money revolves solely around the notion that there is never enough within their household. Occasionally, their mischievous Great-Aunt Fé visits the city, having experienced numerous cycles of economic prosperity and decline, extravagance, and destitution. As a result of her accumulated wealth, she now resides alone in a villa on the banks of Lake Geneva. However, Great-Aunt Fé has a peculiar request for her sole surviving relatives, the Federmanns. This time, she invites the children to a tea ceremony at her luxurious hotel, where she indulges, confounds, and inspires them. Deeply dismayed by their lack of financial understanding, she imparts a crash course in economics that piques their curiosity, unsettles their parents, and unveils a whole new world. For once, the young Federmanns are taken seriously, and they embark on a quest to answer burning questions: Where does money originate? Why are millionaires and billionaires perpetually unsatisfied? And why are those with the most often subjected to an abundance of wealth?

In this substantial volume, the renowned poet, translator, and essayist Hans Magnus Enzensberger directs his discerning gaze toward the intricate mechanisms and Machiavellian tactics employed by banks and politicians. Enzensberger's work is characterized by his erudition, wit, and humanist aspiration to demystify jargon and provide his readers with a clear understanding of complex economic concepts. Money, Money, Money! serves as a contemporary, yet morally ambiguous fable, interwoven with Enzensberger's signature intelligence, humor, and unwavering commitment to accessibility.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 128 x 204 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803092126