The Evolution Of Money And Greed
“The Evolution of Money and Greed: The Fading American Dream” by Darius Lamont Allen provides an exhaustive review of changes in the nature of wealth in America, dissecting its historical roots and those powerful forces of greed that have shaped its development.
From the colonial period and the emergence of cryptocurrencies to the present, Allen traces the way U.S. financial systems have evolved alongside the Federal Reserve, the gold standard, and the increasing prominence of digital assets.
Using the tropes of economic inequality, systemic racism, and corporate malfeasance to frame this history, the author illuminates how policies have often excluded people of color from certain kinds of wealth.
The book traces a journey from the rise of industrial elites and extreme wealth inequality during the Gilded Age to financial crises, laying bare the fragility of the American Dream.
Allen assigns roles of corporate greed, the widening gaps between the rich and the poor, and the long-term exploitation of vulnerable communities.
At its core, the book is a call to action, urging readers to take control of their financial destinies, embrace ethical capitalism, and advocate for policies that promote economic justice.
