{"product_id":"9798317660055","title":"THE WEALTH ILLUSION: Why Hard Work Alone Won't Build Your Future","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat if everything we learned about hard work, income, and wealth creation was incomplete or misleading?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Wealth Illusion\u003c\/b\u003e disassembles the myth that hard work alone leads to wealth. Authored by Iddoosaa Ejeta Banae, PhD, an economist, educator, and social justice advocate, this book exposes how wages income, ownership, and systemic structures interact to create and sustain economic inequality.\u003cbr\u003eThrough comparative case studies on educators' income and cost of living in the U.S., with a focus on California and Sweden, alongside insights from Indigenous economic models such as the Gadaa System. The Wealth Illusion reframes the discussion by highlighting how the system values asset ownership over labor, shedding light on the complexities of wealth inequality.\u003cbr\u003eWith compelling narratives and data-driven insights, the book explores why income remains elusive for many, how housing markets and taxation exacerbate inequality, and what policy changes can genuinely democratize ownership. Core themes include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe critical difference between income and wealth: Understanding why high income does not necessarily translate to wealth accumulation.\u003cbr\u003eHow modern economic systems reward asset holders, not wage earners: Insights into investment strategies prioritizing asset ownership.\u003cbr\u003eWhy educators and public servants are often locked out of wealth: Exploring systemic barriers and offering practical solutions.\u003cbr\u003eLessons from traditional systems like the Gadaa System that promote shared prosperity: Learning from Indigenous models to foster community well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith clarity and courage, The Wealth Illusion illustrates how public policy, housing costs, taxation, and intergenerational wealth transfer create a cycle that prevents the majority from building lasting wealth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wealth Illusion\u003c\/b\u003e aims to reveal the deeper structures that shape economic life and helps readers unlearn and relearn, fully understanding and addressing common misperceptions.","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Noble Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43050999414845,"sku":"9798317660055","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9798317660055_p0.jpg?v=1774057231","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9798317660055","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}