This is a very thought provoking book. In some respects it identifies the same issues as many others. e.g. financialization of the economy, the export of jobs via globalization, accumulation of debt etc. Where he differs is in his emphasis on the empowerment of what he calls , “(wealthy ) economic royalists” and the consequences of this empowerment. This thesis is clearly presented and quite convincing, for me at least.

Every year they redo this software and make improvements. It is very hard to find out what they have done before you buy it, I have called and they say it is being rewritten, but they are not sure of the details. So you have to take a leap of faith, and if you were happy with it the year before, buy it again.