The Testament

Troy Phelan, a 78-year-old eccentric and the 10th-richest man in America, is about to read his last will and testament, divvying up an estate worth $11 billion. Phelan's three ex-wives, their grasping spawn, a legion of lawyers, several psychiatrists, and a plethora of sound technicians wait breathlessly, all eyes glued to digital monitors as they watch the old man read his verdict. But Phelan shocks everyone with a bizarre, last-gasp attempt to redistribute the spoils, setting in motion a legal morality tale of a contested will, sin, and redemption.

Monetary and Fiscal Strategies in the World Economy

This book studies the strategic interactions between monetary and fiscal policies in the world economy. The world economy consists of two regions, say
Europe and America. The policy makers are the central banks and the governments. The policy targets are low inflation, low unemployment, and low
structural deficits. There are demand shocks, supply shocks, and mixed shocks. There are regional shocks and common shocks.