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The Big Short

by Michael Lewis

2010Elite SummariesBestseller

The Big Short, an informative book written by Michael Lewis, published in 2011. Michael Lewis is known for his immeasurable writing ability that has seen many people getting informed and inspired. Apart from The Big Short, Lewis has also shown an outstanding literal work when he wrote Liar’s Poker and Moneyball. In The Big Short, Lewis comments about the 2008 financial crisis from a very unique perspective, different from what other plethora of writers have done so far. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Lewis concisely points out and explains some of the most confusing and inappropriate financial transactions ever conducted by a civilized society. And he does it boldly, with the precision of a surgeon. Readers are however not directly taken through the impacts of the malignant policies enacted by the government, which compelled people into the malaise, but are told the nitty-gritty, without necessarily provoking anyone in the higher rank. The Big Short is surely meant to be a comprehensive, introspection of the current financial crisis. The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine is an instructive book that perfectly gives an insight of the economic status, and the possible characters hindering progress. The book explains the reason for the increased estate prices during 2005-2008 economic crises. Having such an irresistible knowledge given by Michal Lewis, and full idea of the causes of economic problems, is essential in shaping our financial status and a key to economic advancement. All those who purchase this book will get elaborated information of what happened to the economy in 2005-2008.

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