Title
The Fifth Risk
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New York Times Bestsellerwhat Are The Consequences If The People Given Control Over Our Government Have No Idea How It Works?The Election Happened, Remembers Elizabeth Sherwoodrandall, Then Deputy Secretary Of The Department Of Energy. And Then There Was Radio Silence. Across All Departments, Similar Stories Were Playing Out: Trump Appointees Were Few And Far Between; Those That Did Show Up Were Shockingly Uninformed About The Functions Of Their New Workplace. Some Even Threw Away The Briefing Books That Had Been Prepared For Them.Michael Lewis?S Brilliant Narrative Takes Us Into The Engine Rooms Of A Government Under Attack By Its Own Leaders. In Agriculture The Funding Of Vital Programs Like Food Stamps And School Lunches Is Being Slashed. The Commerce Department May Not Have Enough Staff To Conduct The 2020 Census Properly. Over At Energy, Where International Nuclear Risk Is Managed, It?S Not Clear There Will Be Enough Inspectors To Track And Locate Black Market Uranium Before Terrorists Do.Willful Ignorance Plays A Role In These Looming Disasters. If Your Ambition Is To Maximize Shortterm Gains Without Regard To The Longterm Cost, You Are Better Off Not Knowing Those Costs. If You Want To Preserve Your Personal Immunity To The Hard Problems, It?S Better Never To Really Understand Those Problems. There Is Upside To Ignorance, And Downside To Knowledge. Knowledge Makes Life Messier. It Makes It A Bit More Difficult For A Person Who Wishes To Shrink The World To A Worldview.If There Are Dangerous Fools In This Book, There Are Also Heroes, Unsung, Of Course. They Are The Linchpins Of The Systemthose Public Servants Whose Knowledge, Dedication, And Proactivity Keep The Machinery Running. Michael Lewis Finds Them, And He Asks Them What Keeps Them Up At Night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Fifth Risk' about? A: 'The Fifth Risk' by Michael Lewis explores the consequences of government officials who lack understanding of their roles and responsibilities. It examines the impact of this ignorance on various departments, including Agriculture and Energy, highlighting the risks associated with inadequate leadership.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Fifth Risk'? A: The author of 'The Fifth Risk' is Michael Lewis, known for his insightful narratives on complex subjects such as finance and government.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Fifth Risk' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a high-quality feel for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Fifth Risk' published? A: 'The Fifth Risk' was published on October 2, 2018.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Fifth Risk'? A: 'The Fifth Risk' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Fifth Risk' is available in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'The Fifth Risk'? A: 'The Fifth Risk' is a first edition, which may be of interest to collectors and readers seeking the original release.
- Q: What category does 'The Fifth Risk' fall under? A: 'The Fifth Risk' is categorized under Economics, making it relevant for those interested in government, policy, and economic issues.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Fifth Risk'? A: 'The Fifth Risk' explores themes of ignorance in leadership, the importance of knowledge in governance, and the impact of policy decisions on society.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from 'The Fifth Risk'? A: 'The Fifth Risk' is suitable for readers interested in politics, economics, and the inner workings of government, especially those who appreciate narrative nonfiction.