Freedom Books, Date: 1977-06-01. Paperback. Used:Good. 1977. Freedom Books ISBN 0930374010 9780930374013 [US]

ISBN10: 0930374010, ISBN13: 9780930374013, [publisher: Freedom Books, Las Vegas, Nevada] Softcover We were sold this book by an online seller who listed it as "signed by author." As we knew Irwin Schiff and own several books signed by him, however, we immediately recognized the bold, felt-tip signature to title page here is NOT that of author Irwin Schiff, but rather that of Irwin Schiff's son, stockbroker and financial commentator Peter Schiff, long known for advising his clients to diversify out of investments denominated in inflation-prone U.S. dollars. (Yes, it would have been helpful had Peter inscribed "In my father's absence . . ." or something of the sort, but this one is "name only.") This is a 2000 paperback reprinting of Schiff's book, originally published in hardcover by Arlington House in 1976. Prophetically, Schiff wrote to warn that federal taxes and regulation must inevitably undermine America's industrial base. Even earlier, in the 1960s, Schiff had warned that divorcing the U.S. dollar from any linkage to gold or silver (the final step being elimination of the "Reserve Requirement") would result in massive inflation, which is in effect a draconian, regressive tax on the savings of the poor and middle class. Testifying before Congress, Sen. William Proxmire, Treasury Secretary Henry Fowler, and Federal Reserve Chairman William McChesney Martin assured the public none of that would happen. Tho ...
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ISBN10: 0930374010, ISBN13: 9780930374013, [publisher: Freedom Books] Softcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.3
[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1977]