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Money, Greed, And Risk: Why Financial Crises And Crashes Happen
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The World Seems Awash In Financial Crises. The Asian Crisis Of 1998, The Neardemise Of Long Term Capital Management, And The Black Hole Of Russia Are Just A Few Of The Most Recent. Are They The Result Of Greedy Speculators, Crony Capitalism, Or The Warp Speed Of The Forces Of Globalization? Can We Send In The Repairman And Get Things Fixed Through The Legal And Regulatory Systems?Or Are Other Causes At Work That May Be Beyond Our Control?Money, Greed, And Risk Is That Rare Book Which, Through Adroit Analysis Of Both Historical And Contemporary Events And Their Leading Players, Lends New Insights Into The Causes Of Financial Turmoil. Charles Morris:Explores The Eternal Cycle Of Financial Crises: From Brilliant Innovation To Gross Excess And Inevitable Crash, Before Investors And Institutions Catch Up.Explains Why The American Financial System Grew From A Capitalstarved Backwater In The Nineteenth Century To One That Plays The Leading Role In The World Today.Examines The Technological, Economic, Demographic, And Industrial Experiences That Caused The Financial Engine To Kick Into Such High Gear In The 1980S And 1990S.Shows How The Boomandbust Cycle In Early American History Helps Illuminate Recent Events In South Asia And Russia. In The Process We Become More Realistic About What To Expect During The Nascent Stages Of Capitalism And Market Development Everywhere.Explains That Globalization Is Nothing New. The Investment System In The Nineteenth Century Was Perhaps Even More Global Than The World Today.Looks At Contemporary Financial Geniusesmichael Milken Is A Good Exampleand Shows That They Didn'T Invent Any Financial Instruments That Nineteenthcentury Counterparts Like Jay Gould Hadn'T Already Thought Of.There Are A Handful Of Books About Finance And The Financial Markets That Are Substantive Enough To Provide Intellectual Grist For Sophisticated Investors While Also Providing Intriguing Explanations Of Contemporary Events That Will Be Of Interest To A General Audience. Money, Greed, And Risk Is One Of Them.Finance Is The Plumbing That Makes Capitalism Run. And, Like A Good Plumbing System, Finance Is Invisible When Working Well. But Just As A Broken Pipe Can Be A Disaster, So Too When The Financial System Breaks And Crises And Crashes Occur. We Look To Understand The Causes And Charles Morris Provides Unusual Insights That Bring Our Understanding To A New Level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Money, Greed, and Risk'? A: 'Money, Greed, and Risk' explores the causes of financial crises and crashes, examining historical and contemporary events to provide insights on the financial system's behavior.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Charles R. Morris, who provides a detailed analysis of financial systems and crises.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the cyclical nature of financial crises, the evolution of the American financial system, globalization, and the influence of historical events on contemporary finance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or just finance professionals? A: 'Money, Greed, and Risk' is written for both sophisticated investors and a general audience, making it accessible to anyone interested in understanding financial markets.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Money, Greed, and Risk'? A: The book was published on July 27, 1999.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: 'Money, Greed, and Risk' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context for modern financial crises? A: Yes, it examines historical financial events and draws parallels to modern crises, offering insights into the patterns of financial behavior.
- Q: What insights does Charles Morris offer about globalization in finance? A: Morris argues that globalization in finance is not a new concept, highlighting that the investment systems of the nineteenth century were possibly more global than today's.