About this title: The author of "Liar's Poker" and "Moneyball" guides readers through five of the most violent and costly upheavals in recent financial history. Lewis describes the market factors leading up to each event, shows what people thought was happening, and analyzes what actually happened.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 0393065146 Ex library book with stickers and stampings. Overall good condition with clean text and good binding unless otherwise noted. Most items ship within 24 hours. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780141042312ISBN:0141042311
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 400 pages. From black monday to the asian financial crisis, from the inter*n*e*t* bubble to mortgage meltdown, our lives are ruled by crazy cycles of euphoria and hysteria that manage to grip the world but are all-too-soon forgotten. this book gives us an insight into how markets really operate-and who really knows what they're talking about. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780393065145ISBN:0393065146
Description: Fair in fair dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 391 p. Audience: General/trade. FORMER LIBRARY BOOK-The usual library stamping and stickers are present. Withdrawn stamped on first title page, name of Library stamped on top and bottom book edge. Minor shelf and edge wear, no markings or highlighting. Cover has some scuffing and minor scratches. read more
Description: Fine. 0393065146 NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black ink mark on outside edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: First
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton, New York
Date Published: 2009
Description: Octavo; vg+/vg; dj, white spine with black text; HB, red cloth spine with silver text; quarter-bound style w/white boards; minor shelf wear and bumping; text block, clean; 391 pp.; else very good. Economics. 7-25-1138510. read more
"This book is a "Oh! In hindsight" kind of book. This chronicles the Panics in the Financial Markets over the last 20 years - The stockmarket crash of 87, Asian Crisis of late 90's, the dot com bust and the mortgage crisis. Good read!"
"This book is basically just a compilation of articles from newspapers and magazines before and after some of the more prominent financial crashes in the last 20 years, such as Black Monday, the tech bubble crash and the more recent sub prime crisis. It really was quite entertaining to see what was being said a month or so before and after each of these crashes. It is apparent that as a people we do not learn from history and thus are doomed to repeat it. It also further diminished my belief in the efficient market hypothesis. An enjoyable read but probably only recommended if you enjoy finance."
"OK, so we've been overwhelmed by media information on the current recession. That doesn't mean I'm tired of it and not trying to understand why things are the way they are. Well, I am a bit tired, but more importantly? I want to LEARN so that I can make informed decisions about the future! Reaching back in time beginning in 1987, Michael Lewis is diagramming the financial markets and his opinion on choices made which have carried us to this particular point in history. It helps that I lived through the historical times in Silicon Valley. It helps that I have a background in dealing with the NY financial markets and real estate market during the 80's! (I love how the author describes the Wall St. guys...) This is a compilation of significant articles by various authors to give the reader a historical view of our financial markets from 25 years ago to present. I was surprised to find that the author had chosen this way to guide us through his insight and opinions, however, I grew to like this style and found it legitimate in reinforcing Mr. Lewis's theories. Must read!"
"Disappointed that Lewis is just the editor. Some of the articles in the collection are very good, but the current recession/downturn/armagedoon/whatever is now moved to the malaise stage. Hence, this book is becoming less relevant by the day. Bottom-line: You can get these nuggets of insight elsewhere."
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