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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Every year, local governments across America issue over $400 billion in municipal bonds to fund essential infrastructure-schools, hospitals, roads, and water systems. At the center of this massive market stands a small circle of specialized attorneys who effectively determine which projects receive financing and under what terms. In this explosive expose, renowned municipal finance expert Michael Lissack reveals how pervasive conflicts of interest and verification failures among bond counsel have evolved into systemic fraud, diverting billions in public resources away from critical infrastructure needs. Through detailed case studies of high-profile municipal failures-from Jefferson County's sewer crisis to Detroit's bankruptcy-Lissack demonstrates how law firms alternating between representing municipalities and underwriters create inherent conflicts that compromise independent judgment and harm taxpayers. Drawing on decades of insider experience, including his landmark whistleblower role in exposing the yield burning scandal, Lissack offers a comprehensive roadmap for reform. His proposals for mandatory separation of roles, enhanced verification standards, and strengthened regulatory oversight provide a practical framework for restoring integrity to this essential market. At a time when America faces over $5 trillion in infrastructure needs, this groundbreaking analysis comes at a pivotal moment of regulatory reconsideration. It makes a compelling case that reforming bond counsel practices is not merely a technical legal issue but essential to ensuring that public finance serves the public good. ESSENTIAL READING FOR: Municipal officials and government finance officersInvestors in municipal securitiesPolicymakers concerned with infrastructure financingLegal ethics and financial regulation expertsTaxpayers interested in how their communities fund essential services"A devastating critique of practices that have gone unchallenged for too long. Lissack's insider expertise and meticulous research make this required reading for anyone concerned with how America finances its infrastructure." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The $4.3 trillion municipal securities market finances America's critical infrastructure-our schools, hospitals, roads, and water systems. Yet despite its importance, this market operates under a fractured regulatory framework that has repeatedly failed investors and taxpayers alike. Drawing on five decades of evidence, this book presents a compelling case for abolishing the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and returning its functions to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through meticulously documented case studies and data-driven analysis, the author demonstrates how the current bifurcated structure-where the MSRB creates rules but lacks enforcement authority-has enabled market manipulation, disclosure failures, and exploitation of regulatory gaps. From the VRDO rate-rigging scandal that cost municipalities billions, to "phantom bonds" where proceeds never reached their intended public purpose, to systematic pension disclosure deceptions by state governments, this book reveals a disturbing pattern of regulatory failure. These are not isolated incidents but predictable outcomes of an inherently flawed framework. The solution is clear: a unified regulatory approach under the SEC would provide integrated oversight, enhanced investor protections, and greater accountability. The Tower Amendment's limitations on municipal issuer regulation would remain intact, respecting federalism while restructuring oversight of market participants for greater effectiveness. This essential reform would protect both investors and municipal issuers while ensuring that our public financial markets serve their true purpose-responsibly funding the infrastructure that underpins American communities. "A devastatingly thorough critique of municipal market regulation and a pragmatic roadmap for reform." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming knowledge work, the ability to harness large language models (LLMs) effectively is becoming a crucial skill. From research and analysis to writing and publication, AI can dramatically enhance efficiency-if used wisely. However, many professionals struggle with integrating AI tools into their workflows in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, critical thinking and originality.This book is a step-by-step guide to responsible and effective LLM-based research and writing. It presents a structured, practical workflow for leveraging AI at each stage of the creative and analytical process-starting with defining a research question and culminating in refining and publishing high-quality, human-driven content. Along the way, it introduces the best AI-powered tools available for brainstorming, literature review, drafting, editing, critique, and submission.But this is more than just a technology manual. At its core, this book emphasizes the human-AI partnership, ensuring that while AI accelerates and supports your work, your expertise, judgment, and creativity remain at the center. It highlights best practices, common pitfalls, and strategies for maintaining intellectual integrity while benefiting from AI's capabilities.Whether you're an academic, journalist, business professional, or content creator, this book will equip you with the knowledge and strategy to maximize AI's potential without compromising quality or originality. By the end, you'll have a repeatable, AI-augmented workflow that can be applied to any complex research or writing project-boosting productivity while keeping you in control.Welcome to the next level of AI-assisted research and writing-where technology enhances your work, but you remain the author. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Augmented Intelligence: An LLM How-ToTransform Your Thinking Through Human-AI PartnershipWhat if AI could help you think thoughts you couldn't think alone?In this groundbreaking guide, philosopher Michael Lissack reveals how Large Language Models can become powerful thinking partners-not replacing human intelligence, but dramatically expanding what you're capable of achieving. Drawing from cutting-edge research and real-world case studies, including Matt Lakajev's transformative "identity debugging" experiment, this book provides practical frameworks for developing your own AI augmentation practice.You'll discover: Exformative Dialogue techniques that surface hidden patterns in your thinkingDistant Writing methods that transcend the limits of human working memoryHow to use LLMs as "digital memory palaces" to navigate vast conceptual spacesStrategies for preserving authentic meaning while leveraging AI's capabilitiesProven approaches for building sustainable, long-term augmentation practicesWhether you're a researcher seeking deeper insights, a writer pursuing creative breakthroughs, or anyone wanting to enhance their cognitive capabilities, this book offers both theoretical understanding and practical tools. Learn to maintain human agency while gaining AI-enhanced abilities in analysis, creativity, and problem-solving.Written for skeptics and enthusiasts alike, Augmented Intelligence charts a middle path between AI hype and dismissal. It's not about artificial general intelligence replacing humans-it's about humans becoming more capable through thoughtful partnership with AI.The future of intelligence isn't human versus machine. It's human with machine. Your augmented journey begins here."The sky is within reach. It's time to climb." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.