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Why Wall Street Matters by William D. Cohan defends the essential role of Wall Street in the global economy. The book argues against common criticisms and highlights how financial markets facilitate business transactions and innovation. Cohan aims to showcase the vital economic functions and benefits provided by Wall Street, beyond its perceived excesses.
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Why Wall Street Matters

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A fiery defence of the banks and a stark reminder of why we should all want them to thrive, from New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan.

If you like your smartphone or your widescreen TV, your car or your pension, then, whether you know it or not, you are a fan of Wall Street.

William D. Cohan, bestselling author of House of Cards, has long been critical of the bad behaviour that plagued much of Wall Street in the years leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, and, as an ex-banker, he is an expert on its inner workings as well. But in recent years he has become alarmed by the vitriol directed at the bankers, traders and executives who keep the wheels of our economy turning. Why Wall Street Matters is a timely and trenchant reminder of the dire consequences for us all if the essential role these institutions play in making our lives better is carelessly curtailed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141986425

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 144g

Pages: 192

About the Author

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. He is a special correspondent at Vanity Fair and writes a biweekly opinion column in The New York Times. He has also written for theFinancial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fortune, The Atlantic, The Nation, and The Washington Post, among other publications. Cohan is a graduate of Duke University, Columbia University School of Journalism, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Business.

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