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In Women Money Power, financial journalist Josie Cox tells the compelling story of women’s fight for financial freedom, the social and political hurdles that have kept them from equality―​and the work that remains to be done.“A bold, fascinating, and hugely important book . . . Unforgettable.”―Jonathan Eig, author of King: A Life and The Birth of the Pill“A necessary and riveting read.”―Francesca Donner, former gender director at the New York Times For centuries, women were denied equal access to money and the freedom and power that came with it. They were restricted from owning property or transacting in real estate. Even well into the 20th century, women could not take out their own loans or own bank accounts without their husband’s permission. They could be fired for getting married or pregnant, and if they still had a job, they coul

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