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Riches Among The Ruins: Adventures In The Dark Corners Of The Global Economy
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Selected By Strategy+Business Magazine As One Of The Best Business Books For 2009 In The Globalization Category Today, Robert P. Smith Is A Legend In The World Of Finance. Part Adventurer And Part Economic Warrior, This Indiana Jones Of The Financial World Was An Advance Man For The Forces Of Globalization, Having Spent More Than Thirty Years Traveling Through Five Continents, Buying And Selling Highrisk Securities In The Worlds Most Downtrodden Economies. So Tenuous Was His Operation And So Covert The Transactions, That An Overnight Fluctuation In A Countrys Currency Rate Could Mean The Difference Between A Spectacular Profit Or A Devastating Loss. Today, The Trade In Emerging Market Debt Is Worth More Than Five Billion Dollars A Day, But It Was Virtually Nonexistent When Smith, A Onetime Collections Lawyer, Pioneered The Business In The Late 1970S. Riches Among The Ruins Is The Extraordinary Story Of Robert Smiths Search To Make Money Doing The Riskiest Kind Of Business. We Are At His Side As He Travels Through The Treacherous And Exhilarating World Of The Debt Trader, Dodging Bullets And Roadside Bombs In Postsaddam Iraq, And Risking His Life On The Chaotic Streets Of Nigeria. As He Engages In A Battle Of Wills With Businessmen In Istanbul, And Loses Millions Overnight In The Ruins Of The Postsoviet Russian Economy, We Experience All Of The Thrill And Terror That Accompanies Making Big Money In Emerging Markets. At Once Adrenalinefueled And Utterly Compelling, This Is The Gripping Story Of One Mans Quest For Fortune Where Others Fear To Tread.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Riches Among the Ruins'? A: 'Riches Among the Ruins' explores the adventures of Robert P. Smith in the world of high-risk finance, focusing on his experiences in emerging markets and the challenges he faced while trading debt in tumultuous economies.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Riches Among the Ruins' is Robert P. Smith, a seasoned finance professional with over thirty years of experience in high-risk securities.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Riches Among the Ruins' is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Riches Among the Ruins' contains a total of 243 pages, providing a comprehensive account of the author's experiences and insights.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in hardcover binding, which is known for its durability and quality.
- Q: When was 'Riches Among the Ruins' published? A: 'Riches Among the Ruins' was published on January 1, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in finance? A: Yes, 'Riches Among the Ruins' is particularly suitable for readers interested in finance, economics, and the intricacies of global markets.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect an adrenaline-fueled and compelling narrative that blends adventure with economic analysis, providing both excitement and insight.
- Q: Does the book contain real-life experiences? A: Yes, the book recounts real-life experiences of Robert P. Smith as he navigates the high-stakes world of emerging market debt trading.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Riches Among the Ruins' is available in its first edition.