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The Money Machine

by Philip Coggan · 1986

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In this edition, financial journalist Philip Coggan cuts through the myths and scandals which make the news, to explain the nuts and bolts of the financial system.

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businessbusinessMore like thisLess of thiseconomicseconomicsMore like thisLess of this
Themes
wealthwealthMore like thisLess of this
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BritishBritishMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of thisLondonLondonMore like thisLess of this
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adult

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