Book Reviews
This highly readable book contains numerous entertaining anecdotes about, and descriptions of, the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Readers’ interest will never flag as they glean the chunks of wisdom that they can productively apply to investment analysis.
This book is direct, delightful, and articulate in suggesting that we take a slow rather than fast approach to getting things thoughtfully done. It touches the minds and hearts of investment professionals.
Carlsson-Szlezak and Swartz attempt to add fresh thinking on framing macro shocks that may often prove to be false alarms. Any general reader will obtain some key fresh insights with this work, and CFA charterholders will be offered an alternative to the conventional Wall Street approach to macro discussions.
Argentina’s debt restructuring tests the theoretical limits of chaos theory. Gregory Makoff's feat is to build his narrative as a thriller without losing the detailed facts valued by specialists.
Bartley J. Madden has produced a book that challenges business leaders and investment professionals to think outside the box systematically to solve difficult problems.
Finance practitioners can benefit from Meir Statman's challenge to make finance an “afterthought” and spend more time thinking about life well-being.
A diligent economist and an eclectic bookworm serve up an analysis of megatrends that will have the greatest impact on economies and investments: innovation, productivity, climate, multiglobalization, debt, and aging.
Stephen Foerster, CFA, extracts lessons from exceptional episodes in financial history that ordinary investors and seasoned professionals alike can put to profitable use. The bonus is that you'll be entertained from start to finish.
This engaging book is simultaneously memorable and humorous. The numerous sports analogies will have you smiling as you absorb Larry Swedroe's unforgettable investment precepts.
Daniel Peris's new book advises investors that the tide is about to turn: favor dividends over share growth alone.