Charles R. Morris

Charles R. Morris is an American author and former banker whose books explore the history of American finance, economics and public policy. His book A Rabble of Dead Money examines the Great Depression, providing a detailed account of the financial and economic catastrophe that devastated the American and global economy in the 1930s. Morris brings both financial expertise and narrative skill to his exploration of how the Depression happened, who was responsible and how it was eventually overcome. He has written numerous books on American economics and finance, including The Tycoons, about the great American capitalists, and The Trillion Dollar Meltdown, which predicted the 2008 financial crisis. Morris's writing makes complex financial history accessible to general readers without sacrificing analytical depth. His background in banking and finance gives him practical understanding of the systems he describes, while his storytelling ability creates compelling narratives from economic data and policy debates. The audiobook edition brings his authoritative, engaging financial history to listeners interested in understanding the economic catastrophes that have shaped American and world history.