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