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Loretta Napoleoni

Loretta Napoleoni
Loretta Napoleoni, a life-long avid knitter, is an economist, consultant, and author whose books on global financing have been translated into 21 languages. Through her work with the International Monetary Fund, the commodities markets, and more, she has traveled the world (with knitting projects in tow). She splits her time between London and Rome, with annual visits to the US.


On the Covert Role of Knitting During the French Revolution and World War II

Loretta Napoleoni Traces the History of Women Who Stitched Their Way To Freedom
November 4, 2020  By Loretta Napoleoni
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