Desai, Mihir

The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return

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ISBN 13:
9780544911130
author:
Desai, Mihir
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
21.34 x 14.48 x 2.79 centimetres
Genre:
Business, Investments & Securities, General
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.73

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The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return by Mihir Arvind Desai In the world of finance, two opposing views often coexist: one that sees it as a noble profession, and another that portrays it as deceitful and infamous. However, what happened to the fairest, most principled, and life-affirming aspects of finance? Mihir Desai, a Harvard Business School professor, sets out to restore humanity to finance in this thought-provoking book. Desai explores the fundamentals of finance, from asset pricing to risk management, and delves into the history of probability, film noir, and even Jane Austen. He argues that finance can be both principled and life-affirming, and that its reputation has been tarnished by questionable practices. This book offers a fresh perspective on modern finance, one that seeks to reclaim the nobility of the profession. By examining the complexities of finance, Desai aims to make it more accessible to outsiders and to recover its nobility. A fascinating and erudite read, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the world of finance.

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