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Why Iceland?: How One Of The World'S Smallest Countries Became The Meltdown'S Biggest Casualty
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As Late As The Mid 1980S, Icelands Economy Revolved Around Little Else Than A Semirobust Codfishing Industry. By The End Of The Century, However, It Had Transformed Itself Into A Major Player In World Finance, Building An International Banking Empire Worth Twelve Times Its Gdp. The Tiny Island Nation Of 300,000 Was One Of The Global Economys Great Success Stories.And Then Everything Came Crashing Down.Why Iceland? Is The Inside Account Of One Of The Economic Meltdowns Most Fascinating And Farreaching Tragedies. As Chief Economist Of Kaupthing Bank, The Countrys Largest Bank Before The Collapse, Sgeir Jnsson Is Perfectly Suited To Examine Icelands Collapse In Painstaking Detail. He Witnessed Behindthescenes Events Firsthand, Such As An Intriguing Meeting In January 2008 When A Group Of International Hedge Fund Managers Gathered In A Bar In Reykjavik To Discuss Icelands Economyan Informal Affair That Eventually Became The Center Of A Criminal Investigation By The Countrys Financial Supervisory Authority.This Inside Account Examines The Pressing Issues Behind Historys Biggest Banking Collapse: How Did Iceland Transform Itself From One Of Europes Poorest To One Of Its Wealthiest Countries? What Happened To Cause The Destruction Of The Nations Banking Industry During A Single Week Of October 2008? Was It The Result Of A Speculation Attack By Hedge Funds On The Nations Currency?Iceland Remains The Biggest Casualty Of The Economic Downturn, And The Ramifications Of Its Catastrophic Failure Reach Deeply Into The Economies Of Europe, The United States, And Other Global Markets. Sgeir Jnsson Offers A Unique Perspective And An Experts Insight Into The Rise And Fall Of This Onceproud Banking Giant.Why Iceland? Provides The Who, What, Where, And When Of Icelands Demise, Serving As A Fascinating Read And Providing The Understanding Necessary For Forecasting When And Where The Aftershocks Will Shake Up Markets In Other Parts Of The World.Fearsome Vikings Discovered Iceland. Hedge Funds Knocked It Down. It Was A Humiliating Tumble For The Former Financial Powerhouse, Which Was Proud Of Its Status In Europe. A Late Bloomer, Iceland Had Been The Last Country In Europe To Be Settled, The Nordic Nation Rapidly Caught Up With Its Wealthier Relations. It Was All Fine Until October 2008, When Country'S Banking System Collapsed In A Week. Written By An Icelandic Economist, Why Iceland? Chronicles The Meltdown, In The Context Of The Nation'S History.New York Post (A Required Reading Selection)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Why Iceland'? A: 'Why Iceland?' explores the transformation of Iceland's economy, detailing its rise to prominence in global finance and the subsequent banking collapse in 2008.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ásgeir Jónsson, who served as the Chief Economist of Kaupthing Bank during its collapse.
- Q: How many pages does 'Why Iceland?' have? A: 'Why Iceland?' contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Why Iceland?' was published on August 3, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does 'Why Iceland?' fall under? A: 'Why Iceland?' is categorized under Economic History.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone not familiar with economics? A: Yes, 'Why Iceland?' provides insights into economic concepts in an accessible manner, making it suitable for general readers as well.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the rise and fall of Iceland's banking system, the impact of global financial markets, and lessons learned from the economic crisis.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book appeals to readers interested in economics, finance, and global market dynamics, as well as those curious about Iceland's unique financial history.
- Q: What makes 'Why Iceland?' a significant read? A: 'Why Iceland?' offers a firsthand account of the events leading to Iceland's economic meltdown, providing valuable lessons for understanding financial crises.