James Rickards is an American business executive and editor for Paradigm Press.
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Best Known For:The television program Strategic Intelligence
Breakthrough:Publication of the best-selling book Currency Wars in 2011
10 Quick Facts About James Rickards
- Full Name: James Rickards
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: The book Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis
- Current Role: Editor
- Current Employer: Paradigm Press
- Current Show: Strategic Intelligence
- Date of Birth: September 29, 1951
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
James Rickards Age
James Rickards is about 75 years old as of 2026. James Rickards was born in 1951.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Johns Hopkins University and University of Pennsylvania.
- Johns Hopkins University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1973
- University of Pennsylvania
- Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD)
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
James Rickards' career includes professional roles with Long-Term Capital Management.
Organization: Long-Term Capital Management
Role: General Counsel
Period: 1994–1998
Details: Greenwich, CT
Rise to Fame
James Rickards rose to prominence for his role for the book Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis.
Notable Works
Notable works include Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis and The Death of Money.
- Book: Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis (Author, 2011) — New York Times Best Seller
- Book: The Death of Money (Author, 2014)
James Rickards Family & Relationships
James Rickards is married to Ann Rickards.
Personal Information
- Full Name: James Rickards
- Popular As: Jim Rickards
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 29, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: September 29
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ann Rickards
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/JamesGRickards
