The Great Depression
An intimate look at the Great Depression through Benjamin Roth’s personal diary.
Economic Crisis
Smile or Die Summary of Key Points
This book explores the dark side of positive thinking, arguing it has underpinned major economic crises and perpetuates inequality.
Young Money Summary of Key Points
Young Money follows the lives of eight young Wall Street recruits as they navigate the financial and moral complexities of the post-2008 economic landscape.
The Big Short Summary of Key Points
The Big Short dives into the financial crisis of 2007-2008, focusing on the few who saw the economic collapse coming and bet against the housing market. It reveals the flawed financial practices and corruption in Wall Street.
Fault Lines Summary of Key Points
Fault Lines delves into the underlying weaknesses in the global economy that led to the financial crisis of 2008. Authored by Raghuram G. Rajan, the book explores how these economic fractures stem from deep-seated problems such as income inequality, flawed financial sector practices, and imbalanced trade. Rajan, with his profound analysis, sheds light on how these issues, if unaddressed, pose a significant threat to future economic stability. He not only diagnoses the problems but also offers insightful solutions to mend these fault lines, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and reform in financial policies.
Smile or Die
An investigative critique on the detrimental effects of excessive positive thinking.
The Big Short
Unraveling the 2008 financial crisis through the eyes of its few predictors.
Fault Lines
Insights into the fractures threatening the world economy and ways to mend them.