Do you know what a bezzle is? Here is a book which explains the sophisticated financial system.
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Gambling on the Dollar
Sharp movements in exchange rates often reflect sophisticated specualtion. Is there much we can do about it?
Read MoreBank fees are bad for the economy
Punitive bank fees prevent many people from using banks – and protecting themselves from loan sharks and other dodgy financial services
Read MoreSorry, how much? The numbers & impact of global inequality
A new Oxfam report released in time for the World Economic Forum spells out just how vast the inequality divide has become and the urgent need to act. It's just not good for anyone
Read MoreSeriously, no-one is an island. No-one.
If John Key wants to talk about obligations and responsibilities, he should listen more to Warren Buffett and less to David Cameron. Building community is about everyone sharing those old rights and responsibilities
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 1
Pakistan closes supply route to Afghanistan in protest at drone strikes (+ Woodward analysis); US passes law to pressure Chinese yuan; Korean military talks break down; Ireland announces billions for bank bailout; and more
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New Zealand has turned from a nation of squirrels to one of nutty spenders, yet there's still little debate about just how the global recession will change our behaviour
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday November 6
Obama's win may affect FTA talks; final leaders debate overshadowed by Obama; Blue Chip investors told to pay up or lose their homes; plum government roles on offer; NZ wine industry ever stronger; car prices to rise
Read MoreNational News Brief, Friday September 19
Global financial crisis hits NZ; don't worry, says Brash; Hanover owners put up $96 million; Winston Peters has a go at SFO; Indian drugs may be banned; and more
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