It's No Sin to be Rich - A Defence of Capitalism

London: Osprey Publishing, 1976 From the dustjacket flap: It is fashionable to abuse the rich, even if their wealth results (as it so often does) from years of hard work. Much of this arises from envy, to many people, rich' simply means anyone who is better off than they are. But there are others who object to a system which makes it possible for individuals to acquire property and enjoy winter cruises in the sun: their aim is to abolish private enterprise. William Davis believes that a free society is the only system which can protect individual rights, and this book is both a passionate protest against the ever-growing powers of the State and a witty, pungent and provocative defence of liberal capitalism and the entrepreneurial spirit. The author has travelled extensively behind the Iron Curtain and is therefore well placed to examine the reality behind Marxist theories. He has also had a ringside seat at many of the key events which have helped to shape Western societies in the last two decades. He spent five years on the Financial Times before becoming City Editor of the London Evening Standard at the age of 25, and was subsequently Financial Editor of two other famous newspapers - the Sunday Express and The Guardian. He originated BBC Television's Money Programme' and became well known as a broadcaster on economic and financial affairs. As Editor of Punch for the past eight years he brings a badly-needed touch of humour to the scene and, not surprisingly, he is much in demand at economic and business conferences around the world. But this is essentially a serious and thoughtful book, written for intelligent laymen rather than economists and based on the firm conviction that private enterprise can, should, and will survive. --------------------------------------- 254 pages including the index ---------- Orders of $100.00 or more are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: Approx 5½" Wide - 9" Tall