Bonner, a long time observer of worldwide economies and investments, believes that the closest parallel to the current US economy is the Japanese experience of a decade ago. Bonner first saw these similarities three years ago and his theory still holds up. He believes that this “soft depression” is especially dangerous because it is a slow decline that can last for many years.
Book Details:
- Author: Will Bonner
- ISBN: 9780470324141
- Year Published: 2003
- Pages: 306
- BISAC: BUS050000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Personal Finance / General
About the Book and Topic:
Bonner, a long time observer of worldwide economies and investments, believes that the closest parallel to the current US economy is the Japanese experience of a decade ago. Bonner first saw these similarities three years ago and his theory still holds up. He believes that this “soft depression” is especially dangerous because it is a slow decline that can last for many years.
Investors are looking for answers as to why and what they can do to protect their current and future investments. This book will provide the answers to those questions and is written by a well-respected individual whose publications and newsletters reach hundreds of thousands of investors.
COMPANY SUPPORT: The Daily Reckoning will promote the book to its readers through a variety of strategies including special emails prompting readers to go to designated book outlets. AUTHOR PLATFORM: Bonner is well known in the investment community and expects to call upon his connections at such places as Foundation for Economic Education to garner publicity for the book. Bonner speaks several times a year at high profile venues. MEDIA ATTENTION: Bonner’s conservative and contrarian views about the stock market, investments and the worldwide economy have become more popular, especially in today’s treacherous investment arena. He has been widely praised in such publications as Management Today, Worth and Money.
About the Author
Bill Bonner is President and CEO of Agora Publishing, one of the largest financial newsletter companies. Bonner’s career dates back to 1979 when he published Hulbert’s Financial Digest. Headquartered in Baltimore, Agora now has offices overseas in London, Paris, Ireland, Bonn, and Johannesburg. Bonner is the creator of the Daily Reckoning, a contrarian financial newsletter sent via email. There are now more than 250,000 readers and the newsletter has received praise from mainstream publications including Money. Addison Wiggin is the managing editor and steward of the Paris office for The Daily Reckoning. A contributor to Strategic Investment, Mr. Wiggin is also the author of The Daily Reckoning Weekend Edition.