Format:
XVIII, 291 S.
,
21 cm
ISBN:
0393338827
,
9780393338829
Content:
The author examines the causes of the U.S. stock market crash of 2008 and its relation to overpriced real estate, bad mortgages, shareholder demand for excessive profits, and the growth of toxic derivatives.
Content:
The author examines the causes of the U.S. stock market crash of 2008 and its relation to overpriced real estate, bad mortgages, shareholder demand for excessive profits, and the growth of toxic derivatives
Note:
A secret origin storyIn the land of the blind -- "How can a guy who can't speak English lie?" -- How to harvest a migrant worker -- Accidental capitalists -- Spider-man at the Venetian -- The great treasure hunt -- The long quiet -- A death of interest -- Two men in a boat.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Economics
,
American Studies
Keywords:
USA
;
Investment Banking
;
Finanzkrise
;
Geschichte 1980-2010
Author information:
Lewis, Michael 1960-
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