Ever Wondered Why The Gap Between Rich And Poor Nations Is So Great, Or Why It's So Difficult To Get A Foot On The Property Ladder, Or Where The Banks Went Wrong? This Book Offers The Hidden Story Behind These And Other Forces That Shape Our Day-to-day Lives, Often Without Our Knowing It. 'lively And Witty . . . After Reading This Book A Trip To The Supermarket Is An Entirely Different Experience' The Times