James Rickards, author of "The Death of Money," will be the Darien Library's featured speaker on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
In the past 100 years, the international monetary system has collapsed three times, in 1914, 1939, and 1971. Each collapse was followed by a period of tumult: war, civil unrest, or significant damage to the stability of the global economy. In "The Death of Money," Rickards, acclaimed author of "Currency Wars," argues that another collapse is rapidly approaching – and explains why, this time, nothing less than the institution of money itself is at risk.
Kenneth W. Dam, Former Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and Adviser to three Presidents, called "The Death of Money," "A terrifically interesting and useful book . . . fascinating."
James Rickards is Senior Managing Director at Tangent Capital Partners LLC, a merchant bank based in New York City, and is Senior Managing Director for Market Intelligence at Omnis, Inc., a technical, professional, and scientific consulting firm located in McLean, VA. A seasoned counselor, investment banker and risk manager, Rickards has over 30 years experience in capital markets, including all aspects of portfolio management, risk management, product structure, financing, regulation, and operations. Rickards' market experience is focused in alternative investing and derivatives in global markets. He has also served as General Counsel at several alternative asset management companies and a stock exchange facility and is expert in fund governance and international fund structures. He lives in Darien.