Financial Unorthodoxy

»Your financial acumen can help reprivatize our economies and have you become a force for good - no matter the scale.« Personal sovereignty and independent thought are indispensable conditions for prosperity. They require knowledge and determination on the part of the individual. Financial Unorthodoxy seeks to provide you with the information needed to realize your potential as an autonomous actor in matters of finance and applied economics. We will explore fundamental topics such as the purpose of money, the relationship of fiat money and credit, the collusion of banks and governments as well as the tenets and markers of real wealth. Since free choice demands an understanding of the options provided, you will learn about different asset classes, investment approaches, diversification, performance measures, market mechanics and the basics of stock market analysis. This book contains a mix of widely accepted theory and an interpretation of facts, which some may view as unorthodox. It constitutes a rejection of the most common commercial wisdom and intends to equip you with a set of skills that enriches your decision making.