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6require a relevant form. It might be identified over time. This book offers one ofthe possible scenarios.I am not going to claim that this book is a page-turner. However, I tried to makethis narration interesting and understandable not just for the professionals.The Features.Number one.Those of you accustomed with reading economic literature might possibly be alittle surprised by the lack of constant references to authorities and multiplequotations. This is not about me trying to stand out; though getting lost in themyriad of other names is not my intention, either.Our research libraries are filled with books in which one cannot find any originalthoughts of authors among hosts of quotations and references. These books aremore of anthologies. There are plenty of books I’d characterize as “economicpotpourri” whereas there are few truly informative ones.The feature of this book is that it contains no thoughts and ideas of other people.Number two.A national financial and economic system is not just a subject of research foreconomics but is also a source of need for such a research. Therefore I have to saythis straight: The book was written by a Russian author, and this fact had a definiteimpact on its form and substance.Number three.A vast majority of those striving to master economics view it as a magic key tosuccess and riches. The illusive existence of such a key is actively maintained andadvertised. Economic literature and academic lectures are filled to the brim withstories of financial wonders that happen when applying this or that newfangledmethod. These legends may as well originated in fairytales of ancient shamansabout unbelievably successful mammoth chases.“Anti-Economics” does not create any illusions, nor does it cherish any overstatedexpectations.