Heroes and villains of finance : the 50 most colourful characters in the history of finance / Adam N.S.G. Baldwin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baldwin, Adam N. S. G., 1987- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Finance--History.

Finance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Heroes and villains of finance

Fifty most colourful characters in the history of finance

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England : Wiley, 2015.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"Explore history's titans of finance, and their lasting global impactHeroes and Villains of Finance is a fascinating dive into the history of money as an institution, highlighting the fifty most significant figures that, rightly or wrongly, are responsible for the financial landscape we live in today. From philosophers and bankers to fraudsters and academics, this book provides a striking introduction to the most remarkable characters in the history of finance. Their impact reaches far beyond the financial system itself, and has helped shape the course of human history. The economic systems of today would look very differently if it weren't for these innovators, thought leaders, storytellers, and rebels, and this captivating examination takes you inside their stories to understand their thinking, their background, their perspective, and their inspiration.People both inside and outside the world of finance are perpetually curious about the larger-than-life characters who built, shaped, and continue to populate the industry. Their actions, both positive and negative, are responsible for what we understand as finance today. This book provides a glimpse into the events and motivations that contributed to the industry's evolution. Learn how the Knights Templar became the first banking institution Examine the Rothschild family's pioneering use of financial instruments in order to safeguard their wealth from distrusting European monarchs Study the origins and evolution of the Ponzi scheme Realise how Reaganomics still affects the U.S. economy today The finance industry is always in the public eye, and it's one of the few places where the actions of a few -- or even a single person -- can ripple throughout large populations. Heroes and Villains of Finance gives you a closer look at the biggest names that had the biggest impact, for better or worse"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

HEROES &amp

VILLAINS OF FINANCE: THE 50 MOST COLOURFUL CHARACTERS IN THE HISTORY OF FINANCE

CONTENTS

01 THALES OF MILETUS

02 CHANAKYA

03 THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

04 NICOLE ORESME

05 THE MEDICI FAMILY

06 JOHN LAW

07 SIR JOHN BLUNT

08 ADAM SMITH

09 CHARLES HALL

10 THE ROTHSCHILD FAMILY

11 DAVID RICARDO

12 KARL MARX

13 VILFREDO PARETO

14 AMADEO P. GIANNINI

15 CHARLES PONZI

16 ALVES DOS REIS

17 J.P. MORGAN

18 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

19 WADDILL CATCHINGS

20 HETTY GREEN

21 F.A. HAYEK

22 JOHN VON NEUMANN

23 JOSEPH SCHUMPETER

24 LUDWIG VON MISES

25 JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES

26 HARRY DEXTER WHITE

27 SIDNEY WEINBERG

28 GEORGES DORIOT

29 BENJAMIN GRAHAM

30 ALFRED WINSLOW JONES

31 DENG XIAOPING

32 PETER DRUCKER

33 RONALD REAGAN

34 BERNARD CORNFELD

35 ROBERT VESCO

36 HYMAN MINSKY

37 HENRY KRAVIS

38 MICHAEL MILKEN

39 MURRAY ROTHBARD

40 EUGENE FAMA

41 MILTON FRIEDMAN

42 HARRY MARKOWITZ

43 MUHAMMAD YUNUS

44 NICK LEESON

45 KEN LAY

46 BERNARD MADOFF

47 WARREN BUFFETT

48 GEORGE SOROS

49 NASSIM NICHOLAS TALEB

50 DICK FULD

GLOSSARY

REFERENCES

EULA.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119039013

1119039010

9781119039006

1119039002

OCLC:

904400145