The author of this guide not only provides insights into the workings of financial markets, but also reveals the secrets of his investment strategy, and gives his theoretical and practical account of current financial trends. This includes his innovative "theory of reflexivity", which underlies his unique view of world events. The book offers analysis of everything from finance to politics, and explores mergers and acquisitions, the boom-and-bust cycle, the role of money and credit, the international debt crisis and more.