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GoodA book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Paperback
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0 lbs
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Book
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ISBN
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9780375758256
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Book Title
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When Genius Failed : the Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management
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Publisher
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Random House Publishing Group
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8 in
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Publication Year
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2001
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Trade Paperback
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Language
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English
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0.6 in
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Genre
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Business & Economics
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Banks & Banking, Finance / Financial Risk Management, Industries / Financial Services, Corporate Finance / General, Corporate & Business History, Investments & Securities / General
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Item Weight
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7.7 Oz
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5.2 in
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304 Pages
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0375758259
ISBN-13
9780375758256
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1932070
Product Key Features
Book Title
When Genius Failed : the Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Banks & Banking, Finance / Financial Risk Management, Industries / Financial Services, Corporate Finance / General, Corporate & Business History, Investments & Securities / General
Genre
Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.7 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-028091
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
“A riveting account that reaches beyond the market landscape to say something universal about risk and triumph, about hubris and failure.”– The New York Times “[Roger] Lowenstein has written a squalid and fascinating tale of world-class greed and, above all, hubris.”– Business Week “Compelling . . . The fund was long cloaked in secrecy, making the story of its rise . . . and its ultimate destruction that much more fascinating.”– The Washington Post “Story-telling journalism at its best.”– The Economist, “A riveting account that reaches beyond the market landscape to say something universal about risk and triumph, about hubris and failure.”– The New York Times “[Roger] Lowenstein has written a squalid and fascinating tale of world-class greed and, above all, hubris.”– Business Week “Compelling . . . The fund was long cloaked in secrecy, making the story of its rise . . . and its ultimate destruction that much more fascinating.”– The Washington Post “Story-telling journalism at its best.”– The Economist, “A riveting account that reaches beyond the market landscape to say something universal about risk and triumph, about hubris and failure.”- The New York Times “[Roger] Lowenstein has written a squalid and fascinating tale of world-class greed and, above all, hubris.”- Business Week “Compelling . . . The fund was long cloaked in secrecy, making the story of its rise . . . and its ultimate destruction that much more fascinating.”- The Washington Post “Story-telling journalism at its best.”- The Economist
Dewey Decimal
332.6
Synopsis
“A riveting account that reaches beyond the market landscape to say something universal about risk and triumph, about hubris and failure.”– The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUSINESSWEEK In this business classic–now with a new Afterword in which the author draws parallels to the recent financial crisis–Roger Lowenstein captures the gripping roller-coaster ride of Long-Term Capital Management. Drawing on confidential internal memos and interviews with dozens of key players, Lowenstein explains not just how the fund made and lost its money but also how the personalities of Long-Term’s partners, the arrogance of their mathematical certainties, and the culture of Wall Street itself contributed to both their rise and their fall. When it was founded in 1993, Long-Term was hailed as the most impressive hedge fund in history. But after four years in which the firm dazzled Wall Street as a $100 billion moneymaking juggernaut, it suddenly suffered catastrophic losses that jeopardized not only the biggest banks on Wall Street but the stability of the financial system itself. The dramatic story of Long-Term’s fall is now a chilling harbinger of the crisis that would strike all of Wall Street, from Lehman Brothers to AIG, a decade later. In his new Afterword, Lowenstein shows that LTCM’s implosion should be seen not as a one-off drama but as a template for market meltdowns in an age of instability–and as a wake-up call that Wall Street and government alike tragically ignored. Praise for When Genius Failed “[Roger] Lowenstein has written a squalid and fascinating tale of world-class greed and, above all, hubris.” –BusinessWeek “Compelling . . . The fund was long cloaked in secrecy, making the story of its rise . . . and its ultimate destruction that much more fascinating.” — The Washington Post “Story-telling journalism at its best.” — The Economist, “A riveting account that reaches beyond the market landscape to say something universal about risk and triumph, about hubris and failure.”– The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUSINESSWEEK In this business classic–now with a new Afterword in which the author draws parallels to the recent financial crisis–Roger Lowenstein captures the gripping roller-coaster ride of Long-Term Capital Management. Drawing on confidential internal memos and interviews with dozens of key players, Lowenstein explains not just how the fund made and lost its money but also how the personalities of Long-Term’s partners, the arrogance of their mathematical certainties, and the culture of Wall Street itself contributed to both their rise and their fall. When it was founded in 1993, Long-Term was hailed as the most impressive hedge fund in history. But after four years in which the firm dazzled Wall Street as a $100 billion moneymaking juggernaut, it suddenly suffered catastrophic losses that jeopardized not only the biggest banks on Wall Street but the stability of the financial system itself. The dramatic story of Long-Term’s fall is now a chilling harbinger of the crisis that would strike all of Wall Street, from Lehman Brothers to AIG, a decade later. In his new Afterword, Lowenstein shows that LTCM’s implosion should be seen not as a one-off drama but as a template for market meltdowns in an age of instability–and as a wake-up call that Wall Street and government alike tragically ignored. Praise for When Genius Failed ” Roger] Lowenstein has written a squalid and fascinating tale of world-class greed and, above all, hubris.” –BusinessWeek “Compelling . . . The fund was long cloaked in secrecy, making the story of its rise . . . and its ultimate destruction that much more fascinating.” — The Washington Post “Story-telling journalism at its best.” — The Economist
LC Classification Number
HG4930 .L69 2000
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