Prof. Dr. Max Otte (born 1964) has been analyzing current stock market and economic events for many years as a recognized expert. He received his doctorate from Princeton, currently teaches general and international business administration at the Worms University of Applied Sciences and heads the Institute for Asset Development (IFVE), which he founded. Otte has published numerous books and is a frequent guest on radio and television. He lives mainly in Cologne. His book "The Crash is Coming" (ISBN 978-3-548-36975-4) remained on the bestseller lists for many months.