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The New Case for Gold

By: James Rickards
Narrated by: James Rickards
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USA Today best seller and Wall Street Journal business best seller

They say John Maynard Keynes called gold a "barbarous relic." They say there isn’t enough gold to support finance and commerce. They say the gold supply can’t increase fast enough to support world growth. They’re wrong.

In this bold manifesto, best-selling author and eco­nomic commentator James Rickards steps forward to defend gold — as both an irreplaceable store of wealth and a standard for currency. Global political instability and market volatility are on the rise. Gold, always a prudent asset to own, has become the single most important wealth preserva­tion tool for banks and individuals alike.

Rickards draws on historical case studies, monetary theory, and personal experience as an investor to argue that:

  • The next financial collapse will be exponentially bigger than the panic of 2008.
  • The time will come, sooner rather than later, when there will be panic buying and only central banks, hedge funds, and other big players will be able to buy any gold at all.
  • It’s not too late to prepare ourselves as a nation: There’s always enough gold for a gold standard if we specify a stable, nondeflationary price.

Providing clear instructions on how much gold to buy and where to store it, the short, provocative argu­ment in this book will change the way you look at this “barbarous relic” forever.

©2016 James Rickards (P)2016 Penguin Audio
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"The New Case for Gold reminds us that wayward policies bring about a search for money that is good as gold. What better than gold itself?” (Wall Street Journal)

“In his latest book, James Rickards gifts us once again with his clarity of prose, depth of experience and sound analysis. The New Case for Gold discards tired and politically driven criticisms of gold, instead offering an illuminating, original argument for gold as a critical contender in today's money games. The most important book on gold yet.” (Nomi Prins, author of All The Presidents’ Bankers)

“[Rickards] present[s] compelling evidence that many of the world’s leading monetary authorities implicitly, at least, treat gold as - quite possibly in the future, the key - money.” (Forbes)

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Truth

This gentleman has done the research. The different jobs had given him insight into the monetary system to see the truth.

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Start Tranfering your Wealth today!

l loved this book because it doesn't leave you helpless in today's financial storm.
Gold is the ultimate equalizer.

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Good info on the gold situation!

I recommend reading this book and gaining knowledge on what is going on around the world on the financial situation specifically on the U.S. dollar and gold.

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fantastic listen, great insight

this book exceeded my expectations. economic analysis was very good, much of which I had not heard before. the book also progressed in a way that held my interest all the way through. Rickards reading it himself is the cherry on top.

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Must read

This is important info. Well researched and interesting. I will be adding some bullion to my portfolio asap.

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Way Above Spot

Historically, knowledgeable, insightful, and accurate. Jim is clearly on the inside of a world that the general population is unaware of. This book was enlightening and explored the nuts and bolts of a complex system.

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Good info

Good material and worth listening to many many times. Recommend this book to anyone who takes interest in their personal finances.

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Hold on to Your Gold

Easy to listen to and follow intellectually at least with a basic understanding of Economics 101.

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Great Book

Rickards breaks down his book so everyone can understand the history of gold and how to attain it safely. Great book!

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Solid update on Gold

Terrific listen. Excellent explanation of international financial markets including future scenario analyses. Recommend this book.

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