When giants fall : an economic roadmap for the end of the American era / Michael J. Panzner.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-251) and index.

Faultlines of a fading empire. Descent into disorder ; Tides, torrents and tsunamis ; A future of violence ; Money talks ; Local is the new global ; Multiplying divisions -- Opportunities and threats. Everybody's business ; Small fortunes ; The power of one.

"In When Giants Fall, Panzner makes his case for the turbulent economic changes that will be occurring over the next few years and examines the resulting economic opportunities." "According to Panzner, the economic changes will be widespread. Businesses will struggle amid wars, shortages, logistical disruptions, and a breakdown of the established monetary order. Individuals will be forced to rethink livelihoods, lifestyles, living arrangements, and locales. Political structures will be in flux, as local leaders gain influence at the expense of national authorities. For many people, it will be nothing short of a modern Dark Ages, where each day brings fresh anxieties, unfamiliar risks, and a sense of foreboding." "However, for those enlightened few who understand what is really going on and what happens next, the chaotic years ahead represent the opportunity of a lifetime - a time when they can realize goals they never thought possible and achieve a level of wealth, security, and inner peace that will leave them head-and-shoulders above everyone else. In this book, Panzner offers cutting-edge insights and strategies that will enable readers to stay well ahead of the game during the uniquely unsettling period ahead."--BOOK JACKET.