During the 1980s the velocity of circulation of the dollar became erratic; now the whole country is affected. "The Money Mystery" explains why Federal Reserve officials remain so afraid of inflation, explains precautions you should take, and explains the wild swings in the stock market. Few analysts understand what velocity is doing to the economy. Learn what you can do about it. This third edition includes an all new chapter titled A New, or Very Old, Form of Inflation. "The Money Mystery" is the first sequel to "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" and provides essential background for getting the most from "The Clipper Ship ", both books are also available through Amazon. Can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History. To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for "The Money Mystery", 3rd edition, titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Solving the Money Mystery". Table of Contents for The Money Mystery Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works Study Guide Available Author's Disclosure Fable of the Frog 1. The Financial Panic of 1980 2. A Shot of Inflation 3. Misleading Propaganda 4. The French Example 5. Stage Two Inflation 6. Khomeini 7. The Grain Embargo 8. Ramifications of the Panic of 1980 9. The Gloom-and-Doomers 10. Two Important Questions 11. The Financial Hair-Trigger 12. Federal Reserve Behavior 13. Another Important Lesson 14. The Lesson of the 1987 Crash 15. What You Can Do About It 16. Summary 17. The Velocity Demon Updated 18. A New, or Very Old, Form of Inflation "While this volume of the 'Uncle Eric' series is a bit shorter and more specialized, it is an important component to the economic success model that Mr. Maybury is teaching. Mr. Maybury's historically-supported predictions are bound to shake business owners and anyone with investments." --Martha Robinson, Reviewer for HomeschoolChristian.com "'The Money Mystery' by Richard J. Maybury is an important addition to his Uncle Eric series of books about economics, law, politics, and liberty. Mr. Maybury presents the complex subject of velocity in clear and concise terms, using fascinating examples from history, making this book, as well as others in the series, must reading for both young persons and adults. The entire series should be a required, integral component of the social studies curriculum in all public and private schools." --William P. Snavely, Emeritus Professor of Economics, George Mason University Richard Maybury, also known as Uncle Eric, is a world renowned author, lecturer, and geopolitical analyst. He consults with business firms in the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Maybury is the former Global Affairs editor of "Moneyworld" and widely regarded as one of the finest free-market writers in America. Mr. Maybury's articles have appeared in "The Wall Street Journal", "USA Today", and other major publications. He has penned eleven books in the Uncle Eric series. His books have been endorsed by top business leaders, including former U.S. Treasury Secretary William Simon, and he has been interviewed on more than 250 radio and TV shows across America.