The Age of Selfishness

1/1/2019

Darryl Cunningham's The Age of Selfishness provides a comprehensive look at Ayn Rand's controversial philosophy of Objectivism and how it was a contributing factor to the 2008 financial crisis. Cunningham delves into Rand's biography and reveals how even her most noted disciple, former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan, helped implement policies that ultimately led to the economic crash in the U.S. and Europe. He also examines how her teachings have been co-opted by libertarians, the Tea Party movement, and right-wing conservatives to promote personal gain at the expense of the middle class. Using graphic nonfiction, Cunningham distills complex economic concepts into a series of accessible ideas that provide a clear and devastating analysis of the current economic world. The Age of Selfishness is a powerful example of how graphic nonfiction can inform and educate readers on complex topics, making them accessible and thought-provoking to all age groups.

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