Why Wall Street Matters
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (648 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399590692 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cohan“Cohan writes with an insider’s knowledge of the workings of Wall Street, a reporter’s investigative instincts and a natural storyteller’s narrative command.”—The New York Times“Cohan is one of our most able financial journalists.”—Los Angeles Times“A former Wall Street man and a talented writer, Cohan has the rare gift not only of understanding the fiendishly complicated goings-on, but also of being able to explain them in terms the lay reader can grasp.”—The Observer (London). Praise for William D
. Cohan is the New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Silence, Money and Power,House of Cards, and The Last Tycoons, which won the 2007 FT/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award. Cohan is a graduate of Duke University, the Columbia University School of Journalism, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. William D. He has also written for the Fin
Cohan is no knee-jerk advocate for Wall Street and the big banks. Maybe you are utterly confused by the fact that after attacking Wall Street mercilessly during his campaign, Donald Trump has surrounded himself with Wall Street veterans. Cohan “Cohan writes with an insider’s knowledge of the workings of Wall Street, a reporter’s investigative instincts and a natural storyteller’s narrative command.”—The New York Times “Cohan is one of our most able financial journalists.”—Los Angeles Times “A former Wall Street man and a talented writer, Cohan has the rare gift not only of understanding the fiendishly complicated goings-on, but also of being able to explain them in terms the lay reader can grasp.”—The Observer (London). A timely, counterintuitive defense of Wall Street and the big banks as the invisible—albeit flawed—engines that power our ideas, and should be made to work better for all of us Maybe you think the banks should be broken up and the bank
Very well written and easy to follow along even if you don't have a Very well written and easy to follow along even if you don't have a financial or economic background. Cohan does a great job at explaining why Wall Street is the way it is today. Enjoyed the approach to reform he takes, much more practical than common slogans of the Democratic Party. Highly recommend for those looking to learn more about the finance structures of this country.. Getting Beyond the Wall Amazon Customer Cohan quickly drew me into the previously mysterious and easily maligned world of wall street with clarity without talking down to neophytes on the topic. His recounting the Wall Street story, including its fascinating history, checkered development and present day peril and promise makes it a worthy ready for seasoned financiers and those seeking to understand how titans, bankers and brokers orchestrate growth or near collapse of our economic system.. "We Need To Return Wall Street to Days of Prudent Risk Taking" according to Bassocantor. A funny thing happened whilst I was reading WHY WALL STREET MATTERS. I was partway through a chapter when I suddenly realized, “Hmm, this guy seems to know what he’s talking about.” I stopped reading, and read the author’s bio. At this point, I realized why the story seemed so vivid—it’s because the author has played a “hands-on” role in the industry. As I read more, it became clear that William D. Cohan is