Golden Passport

Discover the groundbreaking insights of Kristin Surak in her compelling book, Golden Passport, published by Harvard University Press in 2023. This hardback edition spans 336 pages and delves into the intricate global market of citizenship for the affluent. Surak meticulously investigates the countries that offer citizenship for sale, the elite individuals who purchase it, and the intermediaries who facilitate these transactions. Through her thorough research, she uncovers how citizenship by investment has surged in popularity, now accounting for over 50,000 naturalizations each year. Golden Passport is an essential read for anyone interested in political science, global economics, and the evolving concept of citizenship in the modern world.