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The #1 New York Times Bestseller: A Brilliant Accountcharacterrich And Darkly Humorousof How The U.S. Economy Was Driven Over The Cliff. When The Crash Of The U. S. Stock Market Became Public Knowledge In The Fall Of 2008, It Was Already Old News. The Real Crash, The Silent Crash, Had Taken Place Over The Previous Year, In Bizarre Feeder Markets Where The Sun Doesnt Shine, And The Sec Doesnt Dare, Or Bother, To Tread: The Bond And Real Estate Derivative Markets Where Geeks Invent Impenetrable Securities To Profit From The Misery Of Lower And Middleclass Americans Who Cant Pay Their Debts. The Smart People Who Understood What Was Or Might Be Happening Were Paralyzed By Hope And Fear; In Any Case, They Werent Talking.The Crucial Question Is This: Who Understood The Risk Inherent In The Assumption Of Everrising Real Estate Prices, A Risk Compounded Daily By The Creation Of Those Arcane, Artificial Securities Loosely Based On Piles Of Doubtful Mortgages? Michael Lewis Turns The Inquiry On Its Head To Create A Fresh, Characterdriven Narrative Brimming With Indignation And Dark Humor, A Fitting Sequel To His #1 Bestselling Liars Poker. Who Got It Right? He Asks. Who Saw The Real Estate Market For The Black Hole It Would Become, And Eventually Made Billions Of Dollars From That Perception? And What Qualities Of Character Made Those Few Persist When Their Peers And Colleagues Dismissed Them As Chicken Littles? Out Of This Handful Of Unlikelyreally Unlikelyheroes, Lewis Fashions A Story As Compelling And Unusual As Any Of His Earlier Bestsellers, Proving Yet Again That He Is The Finest And Funniest Chronicler Of Our Times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine' about? A: 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the 2008 financial crash, focusing on the characters who understood the underlying risks in the economy, particularly in the real estate market.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Big Short'? A: The book is authored by Michael Lewis, a well-known financial journalist and author, recognized for his insightful narratives on economic topics.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Big Short'? A: 'The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine' was published on March 15, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Big Short' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Big Short'? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What category does 'The Big Short' fall under? A: 'The Big Short' is categorized under Economic Conditions, addressing the complexities of financial markets.
- Q: Is 'The Big Short' suitable for readers who are not familiar with finance? A: Yes, Michael Lewis writes in an engaging and accessible manner, making complex financial concepts understandable for general readers.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'The Big Short'? A: The book explores themes of greed, risk assessment, and the failures of financial institutions leading to the housing market crash.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Big Short' that I should look for? A: The First Edition of 'The Big Short' is recommended for collectors and those interested in the original publication.
- Q: Does 'The Big Short' include any illustrations or graphs? A: The book primarily focuses on narrative text and does not include extensive illustrations or graphs, relying on storytelling to convey its message.