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Bandit Capitalism: Carillion And The Corruption Of The British State
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The Collapse In January 2018 Of The Construction Giant Carillion, Outsourcer Of Huge Government Building Contracts, Is One Of The Great Financial Scandals Of Modern Times. When It Folded It Had Only 29 Million In The Bank And Debts And Other Liabilities Adding Up To A Staggering 7 Billion. When The Total Losses Were Counted It Was Established That The Banks Were Owed 1.3 Billion In Loans And That There Was A Hole In The Pension Fund Of 2.6 Billion.That Left British Taxpayers Picking Up The Tab To Salvage The Pensions Owed To Carillion Workers.On One Level, This Is A Familiar Story Of Directors Who Systematically Looted A Company With The Aim Of Their Own Enrichment. But In A Wider Context The Carillion Catastrophe Exposes Everything That Is Wrong About The State We Are In Now The Freeforall Of Company Laws Which Govern Directors Dealings, The Toothless Regulators, The Crime And Very Little Punishment Of The Big Four Auditors, And A Government Which Is A Prisoner Of A Broken Model Born Of A Political Ideology Which It Cannot Forsake. Through The Story Of Carillion, Bob Wylie Exposes The Lawlessness Of Contemporary Capitalism That Is Facilitated By Hapless Politicians, And Gives A Warning For The Future That Must Be Heeded. Bandit Capitalism Charts, In Jawdropping Detail, The Rise And Rise Of The British Oligarchy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Bandit Capitalism'? A: 'Bandit Capitalism' explores the collapse of Carillion, a major construction firm, and its implications for the British state, highlighting issues of corporate corruption and the failures of regulation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bandit Capitalism'? A: The author of 'Bandit Capitalism' is Bob Wylie.
- Q: When was 'Bandit Capitalism' published? A: 'Bandit Capitalism' was published on November 10, 2020.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Bandit Capitalism' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bandit Capitalism' have? A: 'Bandit Capitalism' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Bandit Capitalism' falls under the True Crime category.
- Q: What are the key themes in 'Bandit Capitalism'? A: Key themes include corporate greed, regulatory failures, and the impact of capitalism on society, illustrated through the Carillion scandal.
- Q: Is 'Bandit Capitalism' suitable for readers interested in economics? A: Yes, 'Bandit Capitalism' is suitable for readers interested in economics, corporate governance, and the consequences of financial mismanagement.
- Q: Does 'Bandit Capitalism' provide any insights into the auditing process? A: Yes, the book critiques the role of auditors and the regulatory environment that allowed the Carillion scandal to occur.
- Q: What warning does 'Bandit Capitalism' convey for the future? A: 'Bandit Capitalism' warns of the ongoing risks associated with lax corporate regulations and the need for systemic change to prevent future financial disasters.