Future Money

"James Robertson in lucid and clear arguments exposes the unsound system on which money rests. Through his deep analysis of today's financial crisis, Robertson's Future Money gives an honest and convincing look at how today's money system has to change now, before it is too late. An important resource for all of us concerned to act to ensure our collective future."

—Wendy Harcourt, Editor Development, International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University, The Hague

Future Money explains in plain language and convincing detail how money is now working to propel us toward the self-destruction of our species – and what we should do about it. Of course, money is not itself the problem, but in the way it works at present, it affects us as a diseased blood or brain system affects a living person.

The world’s financial experts and leaders in politics, government and business, and most mainstream academic and media commentators have shown in the past few years that they are not yet able or willing to diagnose and treat the problem.

The book clearly shows how the money system works, how it could be reformed so that it acts to the benefit of people and society rather than the opposite, and describes the obstacles that currently prevent a reform of the money system.

About the Author

James Robertson

James Robertson, who has been described as "the grandfather of green economics", worked in the Cabinet Office and as a researcher for British banks. In the 1970s he was one of the co-founders of The Other Economic Summit and The New Economics Foundation. His other books include "The Sane Alternative," "Future Wealth" and "Future Work." ...

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