Andrew Ross Sorkin

Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System - and Themselves

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ISBN 13:
9780143118244
author:
Andrew Ross Sorkin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
618
Dimensions:
13.72 x 3.3 x 21.34 centimetres
Genre:
Business, Economic History, Business,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.35

Description

The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System--and Themselves Andrew Ross Sorkin delivers a gripping account of the financial crisis that brought the world to the brink, drawing on unprecedented access to the players involved. This narrative re-creates the drama and turmoil of these turbulent days, revealing previously undisclosed details about the decisions that shaped the world's economy. Through the lens of the crisis, Sorkin sheds light on the motivations of the powerful men and women in finance and politics who made the fate of the economy hang in the balance. A compelling and detailed exploration of one of the most extraordinary financial spectacles in recent history, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the inner workings of the global financial system. Updated with a new afterword to mark the 10th anniversary of the financial crisis, this edition provides a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in modern history.

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