From emerging markets in the developing world to the current debt crisis in Greece, global finance has never been more compelling or tumultuous than right now. We've pulled together a list of eight thought-provoking (and often entertaining) books that discuss various aspects of our increasingly global economy.

1. 8 Books to
Help You
Understand
GLOBAL
FINANCE

2. 1Bust
Greece, the Euro, and the
Sovereign Debt Crisis
Matthew Lynn

3. Written in a lively and entertaining style,
Bust: Greece, the Euro, and the Sovereign
Debt Crisis is an engaging and informative account
of a country gone wrong and a must-read
for anyone interested in world events
and global economics.
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1dYBZEf

4. Frontier
Exploring the Top Ten Emerging
Markets of Tomorrow
Gavin Serkin

5. “ ”
Frontier is part travelogue, part investment research
on one of the hottest topics in finance at the moment:
frontier markets, countries far off the beaten track of
most money managers. Gavin Serkin is an
adept guide to these fascinating, recondite corners
of world, ably assisted by a slew of prominent
investors - including Mark Mobius, a pioneer of
emerging market investment. Investors unfamiliar with
the new stars of the developing world
will find this book an invaluable introduction.
Robin Wigglesworth, Financial Times, Deputy Head of FastFT &
former Capital Markets Correspondent
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1IYbNXr

6. 3International Finance
Regulation
The Quest for Financial Stability
Georges Ugeux

7. “ ”
In a short book, Georges Ugeux has covered the
waterfront with fresh and incisive observations
on a host of topics. You may not agree with every
judgment that he reaches, but he will make you
think and respond. As usual, he is stimulating,
hard-nosed, and delightfully judgmental.
John Coffee, Adolf A. Berle Professor of Law at Columbia University
Law School; Director of the Columbia University Law School’s
Center on Corporate Governance
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1JfLCXM

8. The New Depression
The Breakdown of the
Paper Money Economy
Richard Duncan

9. “ ”
The economic philosophies of John Maynard
Keynes and Ludwig von Mises are obsolete.
The world needs a new economist with a new
economic philosophy. Richard Duncan is that new,
worldly economist. For years, I have recommended
everyone read his books, The Dollar Crisis and The
Corruption of Capitalism. Richard’s latest book,
The New Depression, is more than recommended
reading. It is essential reading.
Robert Kiyosaki, founder of the Rich Dad Company and
Cashflow Technologies, Inc.
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1HHYGnY

10. Aftershock
Protect Yourself and Profit
in the Next Global
Financial Meltdown
Fourth Edition
David Wiedemer,
Robert A. Wiedemer,
Cindy S. Spitzer

11. “ ”
Aftershock makes a compelling argument
for a chilling conclusion. Their track record
demands our attention.
Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist, Standard & Poor’s
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1K64aNg

12. 6Inside the FDIC
Thirty Years of Bank Failures,
Bailouts, and Regulatory Battles
John F. Bovenzi

13. Inside the FDIC offers a rare glimpse into this
vital and frequently misunderstood regulatory
agency. With his inside point of view, Bovenzi
puts a human face on the causes and effects
of financial crises. He draws on compelling
personal stories that offer a perspective of
the agency that is often absent from the
financial-sector debates that play out on
the airwaves and in the opinion pages.
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1CBYXNz

14. The Little Book of
Stock Market Cycles
How to Take Advantage of
Time-Proven Market Patterns
Jeffrey A. Hirsch

15. “ ”
Even though history is a guide, but never gospel,
Jeffrey Hirsch has written the bible on
historical patterns that investors will come to
regard as an invaluable guide.
Sam Stovall, Chief Equity Strategist, S&P Capital IQ
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1SlcXg6

16. Easy Economics
A Visual Guide to
What You Need to Know
Leonard Wolfe, Lee Smith,
Stephen Buckles,
Roy Doty (Illustrator)

17. Let’s face it, economics can be boring…but we
all need a decent understanding of the basics
if we want to survive in these difficult and
uncertain times. Let’s make it more interesting.
The book aims to bring you up to speed, in a
way that entertains while it informs, through a
collection of many of the most frequently asked
questions—plus some you probably haven’t
thought of—on the subject of economics.
Learn more about the book: http://bit.ly/1RwPJIU