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The Match King: Ivar Kreuger, The Financial Genius Behind A Century Of Wall Street Scandals
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At The Height Of The Roaring '20S, Swedish 'Migr' Ivar Kreuger Made A Fortune Raising Money In America And Loaning It To Europe In Exchange For Matchstick Monopolies. His Enterprise Was A Rare Success Story Throughout The Great Depression.Yet After Kreuger'S Suicide In 1932, The True Nature Of His Empire Emerged. Driven By Success To Adopt Evermore Perilous Practices, Kreuger Had Turned To Shell Companies In Tax Havens, Fudged Accounting Figures, Offbalancesheet Accounting, Even Forgery. He Created A Raft Of Innovative Financial Products Many Of Them Precursors To Instruments Wreaking Havoc In Today'S Markets. When His Wall Street Empire Collapsed, Millions Went Bankrupt.Frank Partnoy, A Frequent Commentator On Financial Disaster For The Financial Times, New York Times, Npr, And Cbs'S 60 Minutes, Recasts The Life Story Of A Remarkable Yet Forgotten Genius In Ways That Force Us To Rethink Our Ideas About The Wisdom Of Crowds, The Invisible Hand, And The Free And Unfettered Market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Match King'? A: 'The Match King' focuses on Ivar Kreuger, a Swedish financier who rose to prominence during the 1920s by creating a matchstick monopoly and engaging in complex financial practices that ultimately led to his downfall.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Match King'? A: The book is authored by Frank Partnoy, a financial expert and commentator known for his insights on financial crises.
- Q: When was 'The Match King' published? A: 'The Match King' was published on March 9, 2010.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Match King'? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Match King' have? A: 'The Match King' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Match King' suitable for readers interested in financial history? A: Yes, 'The Match King' delves into financial history, exploring themes of market dynamics and the consequences of risky financial practices.
- Q: Does 'The Match King' include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and does not include illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Match King'? A: The book explores themes such as financial innovation, the consequences of greed, and the dynamics of market behavior.
- Q: Is 'The Match King' considered a biography? A: Yes, it is a biography of Ivar Kreuger, detailing his life, financial strategies, and the eventual collapse of his empire.
- Q: Can 'The Match King' provide insights into modern financial practices? A: Yes, the book discusses financial instruments and practices that are relevant to understanding today's financial markets.