{"product_id":"fiscal-hangover-isbn-9780470289143","title":"Fiscal Hangover","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe rules of making money have changed-forever\u003c\/b\u003e With the collapse of investment banks, trillion-dollar-plus government bailouts, and the Dow plunging like a rock, it's never been more important to understand-and actually profit from-the \"new rules.\" Fact is, \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e, will give you an investing blueprint that will allow you to profit from the changing global economy.  \u003cp\u003eFor the first time in 200 years, American consumers are stepping down from their position as the driving force behind the world's economy. In \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e, Keith Fitz-Gerald analyzes the declining power of the American consumer and introduces you to the resulting investment opportunities. Without question, the American consumer and the United States government have provided the rest of the world with liquidity in the form of cheap capital and abundant debt. But in light of recent economic events, the rules of the game have changed and that means you must change with them-if you intend on securing your financial future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike most of today's finance books that simply examine the end of the American Empire, \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to prepare for the fall, effectively allocate your investments, and thrive in the new global economy. This book offers specific analysis and concrete actionable steps for individual investors interested in grabbing their fair share of what will be the greatest wealth creation in the history of mankind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines our current financial situation and offers practical investment advice to overcome the challenges you'll face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes the declining power of the American consumer and introduces you to the resulting investment opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails new investing benchmarks and discusses why the old ones no longer work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores big picture economic issues that will affect your individual investment endeavors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe coming years may hold the greatest investment opportunities of our times, but in order to take advantage of this you'll need the insights that can only be found in \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: A Refresher Course in Granny’s Wisdom 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I America’s Fiscal Hangover and the Binge that Got Us Here 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: History 101—From 13 Colonies to Global Economic Power 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Growth of the American Consumer—Role Model for World Spending 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Beginnings of America’s Undoing 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: “Bubble” Gum—How We All Finally Got Stuck 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Great Decoupling 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Wait a Minute!—We’ve Seen This Before (But We Still Haven’t Learned) 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: America’s Economy and Its Place in the New World Order 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Consumerism on the Move—An Engine for Recovery 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Dr. Fitz-Gerald’s Amazing Home Remedy for Hangover Relief 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The World’s Changing Investment Landscape 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The New Money Rules, and Why You Must Follow Them 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Go Global or Go Home—Where to Make Your Future Fortune 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Brass Tacks—Key Countries, Sectors, Industries, and Companies 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Never Get Fooled Again—The Pyramid Strategies 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCONCLUSION: 10 More Rules for Successful Investing 293\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: The $300 Trillion Recovery Almost Nobody’s Talking About 301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography 309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About the Author 317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index 319\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eKeith Fitz-Gerald\u003c\/b\u003e is the Investment Director for Money Map Press (www.moneymappress.com), as well as \u003ci\u003eMoney Morning\u003c\/i\u003e with over 500,000 daily readers. He is one of the world's leading experts on global investing, particularly when it comes to Asia's emergence as a global powerhouse. Fitz-Gerald's specialized investment research services, the \u003ci\u003eMoney Map Report\u003c\/i\u003e (www.moneymapreport.com) and the \u003ci\u003eNew China Trader\u003c\/i\u003e lead the way in financial analysis and investing recommendations for the new economy. Fitz-Gerald is a former professional trade advisor and licensed CTA who advised institutions and qualified individuals on global futures trading and hedging. He is a Fellow of the Kenos Circle, a think tank based in Vienna, Austria, dedicated to the identification of economic and financial trends using the science of complexity. Fitz-Gerald splits his time between the United States and Japan with his wife and two children and regularly travels the world in search of investment opportunities others don't yet see or understand.\u003cbr\u003e Additional research and insight from Keith Fitz-Gerald can be found at www.moneymorning.com  With the collapse of investment banks, trillion-dollar-plus government bailouts, and decimated retirement portfolios, it's never been more important to understand the \"new rules\" of making money.  \u003cp\u003eFaced with the reality that \"investing will never be the same again,\" \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e may well be the most important book you'll read this year. In one easy lesson after another, you'll discover exactly what it takes to profit—and profit grandly—from the simple ideas that form the basis of the new global economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the first time in 200 years, American consumers are no longer the driving force behind the world's economy. And now, with \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e, Keith Fitz-Gerald—one of the world's leading experts on global investing—picks apart every important change and shows you the opportunities about to arise. You'll discover how the U.S. role in the world economy is shrinking at unheard-of rates; how and why government intervention may well prevent the U.S. markets from normalizing for years to come; why Asia could well become the center of the financial world; how and why China's yuan is quietly replacing the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency; and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost importantly, Fitz-Gerald shows you how to capitalize on each and every trend. His secrets are simple—and so is his advice: get ahead of the biggest movements in the global economy, and you'll be set for a lifetime of riches. In fact, in his preview of this new $300 trillion global \"recovery,\" you'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe biggest short- and long-term trends, andhow to play them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere the global flows of money are moving—and how to get ahead of them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to best avoid inflation and protect thebuying power of your money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich countries and sectors are almostinevitable winners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy China may well have the largest marketcapitalization in the world in a few short years (and why getting in now may be the mostprudent thing every investor can do)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to play gold, oil, and alternative energy inthe new global environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd how five simple plays can ensure yourretirement—and that of your children, too\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike most of today's finance books, which are as lasting as yesterday's newspaper, \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to prepare for what's to come, effectively allocate yourinvestments, and grab your share of the greatest wealth creation opportunities in history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe coming years may hold the greatest investment potential of our times, but in order to take advantage of this situation, you'll need the insights that can only be found in \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePraise for Fiscal \u003ci\u003eHangover: How to Profit from the New Global Economy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"An excellent global investment primer that even seasoned investors should take note of. Not only does Keith Fitz-Gerald see the big picture, he understands how and why it is about to change.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePeter Schiff\u003c\/b\u003e, President, Euro-Pacific Capital, and author of \u003ci\u003eCrash Proof\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The past 500 years of global business history has proven only that overzealous bankers and quixotic government leaders repeatedly figure out how to fail more spectacularly. \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e provides a brilliant, spirited explanation of the origins of the current mess—and more importantly how you can cleverly turn the chaos to your advantage.It's a must-read for investors of all skill levels who want to prepare for the author's surprising conclusion: boom times ahead, especially overseas.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJon D. Markman\u003c\/b\u003e, Columnist, MSN Money; Editor, \u003ci\u003eStrategic Advantage and Trader's Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e investment advisories; and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe New Day Trader Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Keith Fitz-Gerald is one of the smartest analysts I know. And \u003ci\u003eFiscal Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e is his best work yet. This is essential reading for every serious investor. Highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eAlexander Green\u003c\/b\u003e, Investment Director, The Oxford Club, and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gone Fishin' Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Shelter Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"America may be suffering from a fiscal hangover, but America's loss is China's gain. If you don't follow his advice, you will be left behind. Do the smart thing—buy this book, apply the simple techniques for making money in it, and become a winning investor.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr. Mark Skousen\u003c\/b\u003e, Editor, \u003ci\u003eForecasts \u0026amp; Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e, founder of FreedomFest, and author of \u003ci\u003eInvesting in One Lesson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Keith addresses the 'elephant in the room' (unprecedented massive government spending) and explains its implications for us as individuals and as a nation. 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