The Financial Revolution by John C Edmunds

The Financial Revolution by John C Edmunds

Ordinary people can now create engaging and remunerative activities on platforms in the cloud. These activities can coexist harmoniously with traditional financial relationships, broadening economic inclusion and fostering upward mobility. The book examines how individuals with minimal computer skills can access financial services and manage money that is both invisible and untraceable. It shows how cloud-based financial platforms can facilitate economic activity in remote areas, boosting employment without attracting regulatory attention. This new, low-profile financial activity weakens the grip of repressive governments over citizens' lives, opening paths to economic empowerment.

Unique and disruptive, this book is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the complexities of modern finance and the transformative potential of emerging technologies. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a financial professional, or simply curious about the future of money and its potential to transform societies, this book offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate the evolving financial landscape.

John C. Edmunds is Professor of Finance at Babson College. He has taught at overseas MBA programs in six countries and five other schools in the Boston area. He is the author of more than 350 articles and cases published both in academic and practitioner journals, and nine books.

Juan Antonio Lillo Paredes is Head of the Finance & AI Lab at the Graduate School of Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola and Professor at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, specializing in capital markets. He collaborates with Bloomberg, CFA Institute, and OECD.