James Rickards is an American lawyer, economist, and investment banker with more than 35 years of experience in capital markets. He is known for his expertise in financial threat analysis and for his work as an advisor to hedge funds and government officials. Rickards is also a New York Times bestselling author, having written books such as "Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis," "The Death of Money: The Coming Collapse of the International Monetary System," and "The New Case for Gold," where he explores economic theory, currency wars, monetary policy, and the potential collapse of the global monetary system. His writing combines historical context with an analysis of contemporary economic events and often includes a focus on gold and the potential for a new monetary standard.