About The Authors

PETER D. SCHIFF is the popular author of the bestselling books Crash Proof and The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets, both published by John Wiley & Sons. He is a seasoned Wall Street prognosticator known for predicting the economic crisis of 2008. Schiff began his career at Shearson Lehman and joined Euro Pacific Capital—a broker-dealer with expertise in foreign markets and securities—in 1996, becoming president of the firm in 2000. He is frequently quoted in major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, the Financial Times, and the New York Times, and has been on Squawk Box, Closing Bell, Fox News, and other programs. In 2009, he announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in his Home state of Connecticut. He lives in Weston, CT with his wife Martha and his son Spencer. For more, visit Peter Schiff's official book site at www.peterschiffonline.com.

ANDREW J. SCHIFF is the Communications Director of Euro Pacific Capital and long-time spokesperson and writer for the firm. An expert in media relations and financial communications, Andrew has spoken at numerous conferences and has appeared on television where he has helped articulate the themes of free market capitalism and limited government. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife Paxton and their two children, Ethan and Eliza. In his spare time he reads history, looks at architecture, and plays the mandolin.

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