References
_Early Life and Education_
_The Bilderberg Group_
1. Daniel Estulin's book "The True Story of the Bilderberg Group" (2007) provides an in-depth look at the group's history and activities.
2. A 2011 article by the Guardian's Charlie Skelton, "Bilderberg 2011: The opposition steps up", provides insight into the group's influence and secrecy.
_The Trilateral Commission_
1. Holly Sklar's book "Trilateralism: The Trilateral Commission and Elite Planning for World Management" (1980) examines the commission's role in shaping global policy.
2. A 2013 article by the New York Times' Andrew Ross Sorkin, "The Trilateral Commission: A Council on Foreign Relations Spinoff", discusses the commission's influence on global economic policy.
_Career_
_US Economic Advisors_
1. A 2018 article by the Wall Street Journal's Jon Hilsenrath, "How the Fed's Economic Views Have Shifted", provides insight into the role of US economic advisors in shaping monetary policy.
2. A 2020 book by Alan Greenspan, "The Map and the Territory: Risk, Human Nature, and the Future of Forecasting", offers a firsthand account of the former Fed Chairman's experiences.
_China's Economic Rise_
1. A 2019 article by the Economist's "The Economist Explains: How China became the world's second-largest economy", provides an overview of China's economic growth.
2. A 2020 book by Michael Pettis, "Trade Wars Are Class Wars: How Rising Inequality Distorts the Global Economy and Threatens International Peace", examines China's economic development and its implications for global trade.
_European Union Economic Policy_
1. A 2019 article by the Financial Times' Martin Sandbu, "The EU's economic policy: a balancing act", discusses the EU's economic policy framework.
2. A 2020 book by Joseph E. Stiglitz, "The Euro: How a Common Currency Threatens the Future of Europe", examines the EU's monetary policy and its implications for European economies.
_Rise to Prominence_
_Global Media Influence_
1. A 2019 article by the Columbia Journalism Review's "The Rise of Global Media" examines the impact of global media on public discourse.
2. A 2020 book by Alan Rusbridger, "Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now", discusses the changing media landscape and its implications for journalism.
_Think Tanks and Research Institutions_
1. A 2019 article by the Guardian's "Thinktanks: the new power brokers of politics" examines the influence of think tanks on policy debates.
2. A 2020 book by James G. McGann, "Think Tanks and the Global Policy Arena", provides an overview of the role of think tanks in shaping global policy.
_Economic Agenda_
_Global Currency Debates_
1. A 2019 article by the Financial Times' Martin Wolf, "The case for a global currency" discusses the potential benefits of a global currency.
2. A 2020 book by Barry Eichengreen, "Exorbitant Privilege: The Rise and Fall of the Dollar and the Future of the International Monetary System", examines the history and implications of the US dollar's role as a global reserve currency.
These references provide a solid foundation for understanding the concepts and events discussed in Chapter One.
*Early Life and Education*
1. *The Bilderberg Group*:
Daniel Estulin's book "The True Story of the Bilderberg Group" (2007) provides an in-depth look at the group's history and activities. *"The truth is hidden in plain sight."*
2. *The Trilateral Commission*: Holly Sklar's book "Trilateralism: The Trilateral Commission and Elite Planning for World Management" (1980) examines the commission's role in shaping global policy. *"The commission's influence is subtle yet profound."*
*Career*
1. *US Economic Advisors*: A 2018 article by the Wall Street Journal's Jon Hilsenrath, "How the Fed's Economic Views Have Shifted", provides insight into the role of US economic advisors in shaping monetary policy. *"The Fed's views are not always what they seem."*
2. *China's Economic Rise*: A 2019 article by the Economist's "The Economist Explains: How China became the world's second-largest economy", provides an overview of China's economic growth. *"China's rise is a double-edged sword."*
3. *European Union Economic Policy*: A 2019 article by the Financial Times' Martin Sandbu, "The EU's economic policy: a balancing act", discusses the EU's economic policy framework. *"The EU's policy is a delicate balancing act."*
*Rise to Prominence*
1. *Global Media Influence*: A 2019 article by the Columbia Journalism Review's "The Rise of Global Media" examines the impact of global media on public discourse. *"The media shapes reality, but reality is not always what it seems."*
2. *Think Tanks and Research Institutions*: A 2019 article by the Guardian's "Thinktanks: the new power brokers of politics" examines the influence of think tanks on policy debates. *"Think tanks hold significant sway, but their agendas may not be transparent."*
*Economic Agenda*
1. *Global Currency Debates*: A 2019 article by the Financial Times' Martin Wolf, "The case for a global currency" discusses the potential benefits of a global currency. *"A global currency may seem appealing, but beware the hidden costs."*
2. *Universal Basic Income*: A 2020 book by Annie Lowrey, "Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World", examines the concept of universal basic income. *"UBI may be a solution to poverty, but it raises questions about work and purpose."*