آخرالزمان مالی آمریکا: چگونه از رکود بزرگ بعدی سود ببریم (نسخهٔ فشرده)

Condensed edition. Rear Cover: "For three decades, the United States has consumed in excess. While the living standards of most have declined, the wealthy elite have prospered. Corporate greed and political corruption have worked in unison to destroy the middle-class. Corporate America continues to profit from consumer extortion, while sending jobs overseas. As it stands today, most Americans have no chance of achieving the American Dream. Similar to the Internet bubble of the late '90s, millions of desperate Americans have speculated in real estate. The correction of this bubble promises to cause problems for many years to come. During this same period it is likely that peak oil will have been reached, promising a global crisis. Over a longer duration, America will face the burden of some 76 million baby boomers, which will help destroy the bubble economy they created. The future of America includes a long period of economic, political and social realignment. But the changes needed to restore equity will only occur after the crisis because no politician wants to risk re-election. Once the meltdown is evident, politicians will have no choice but to take action. Corporate America will relinquish control back to Washington, and politicians will begin to serve the people rather than special interests. If the crisis is handled well, the American Dream will once again become a reality for most, as in the past." For more than two decades, numerous experts have predicted a major depression in America. Many of these forecasts were written in the early 90s as an aftershock of the 87 Crash. While most ignored these warnings, cautious investors withdrew from the capital markets. But the expected turmoil never appeared, at least not for over a decade. In the mid-90s, the Internet was released. Soon, hundreds of companies sought to harness this new technology. By 1999, the Internet stock bubble had swollen beyond belief, and everyone wanted a piece of the action. And we all remember what happened at the start of the new millennium. While this correction revealed the most recent illusions embedded within the economy, it s only a prelude of what to expect in the coming years. Today, economics control the investment cycle rather than hype generated by Wall Street. Accordingly, Washington can only hide the realities of America s decline for so long before the truth is revealed. Currently, we are in the middle stages of a secular bear market that began in 2001. Upon examination of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1900, it is clear that the stock market must correct downward in order to compensate for the spectacular appreciation of the 90s; a period fueled by excess consumption. Today we see that competitive forces from abroad are much more influential than in the past. In the mid-1990s, President Clinton signed off on NAFTA and the World Trade Organization, promising free trade would deliver better jobs and higher wages for all. But for the majority of Americans, the opposite has occurred. America entered the free trade paradigm as a losing participant from the start since all other nations place the burden of healthcare and pension costs with the government. While it still remains as the centerpiece for the global economy, America now relies on record debt to maintain its status as the world s strongest consumer marketplace. This has created the illusion of impressive productivity, while serving to mask declining living standards for the majority. As corporate America continues to achieve record profitability, these gains have come at the expense of its core citizens; the middle class. As a result of these trends, the United States is now more dependent upon foreign nations than anytime in its history. Declining oil reserves and a foreign-funded credit bubble have positioned its fate in the hands of the world. And its vulnerable role in the New Economy threatens to erode its empire status. Already, the effects of America s decline have registered. Declining competitiveness and reliance on foreign debt can be seen by noting the weakness of the dollar. As foreign nations lose interest in financing Washington s deficits, interest rates will soar. Soon, America will face the economic burden of 76 million aging boomers. Beginning in 2011, expenditures for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security will start to grow rapidly. During this same period it is likely that peak oil will have been reached; this alone promises to cause worldwide devastation. In summary, I have presented what I feel to be a strong case for America s declining economic position and weakened competitive landscape by addressing the major issues at hand the trade imbalance and federal debt, free trade, healthcare, Social Security, pensions, the real estate bubble, the war in Iraq, tensions in the Middle East, the global oil shortage, and the effect baby boomers will have as they enter what they expect to be their Golden Years. See why Stathis has been censored by the media. They don t want you to know the truth. The American standard of living has been in decline for more than two decades, with the middle class having been affected the most. The generation responsible for creating the greatest bull market in U.S. history may also be the same group that causes an economic meltdown. Making use of several hundred figures, tables, and charts, as well as over 700 references to support the premise that a depression is inevitable for America, this book offers a detailed and exhaustive analysis of America's current and future economic plight, as well as that of its capital markets. The final three chapters address economic and market risks and provide investment guidance and strategy for investors to position themselves to profit before and during America's next great depression America's Financial Apocalypse (Condensed Edition) - Front Cover Half-title Title Page Printer's Imprint Disclaimer About this Book Contents Introduction PART I: America's Past, Present & Future 1. A Brief History of America 2. Recent History of the Stock Market 3. Immigration 4. Economics & Education 5. Toxic Effects of Free Trade PART II: Weapons Of Destruction 6. Financial Mismanagement 7. Healthcare 8. Social Security Debacle 9. Retirement Blues 10. Real Estate Bubble PART III: Greed, Desperation & Deceit 11. Washington's Deceit 12. Greed & Fraud 13. Consumers & the Credit Bubble 14. Foreign Players PART IV: What To Do? 15. Loaded Cannons 16. Consequences 17. Investment Strategies References About the Author Other Books by this Author Rear Cover