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Business Adventures

Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

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Business Adventures

By: John Brooks
Narrated by: Johnny Heller
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Summary
 From Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion twelve classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America.

What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself. Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform listeners. . . Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best. Americas Economics Management & Leadership
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Welchen drei Worte würden für Sie Business Adventures treffend charakterisieren?

Für uns ist der Crash die Finanzkrise 2008. Das nicht nur die Tulpen im 16. Jahrhundert, die Finanzkrise der 30er sondern auch die Krise in den Siebzigern auch Finanzkrisen waren vergessen wir gerne. Somit ist das Buch zwar nicht mehr aktuell, es hat jedoch den Vorteil, dass man feststellt, dass es die meisten Finanzprobleme früher schon mal gegeben hat.

Was wäre für andere Hörer sonst noch hilfreich zu wissen, um das Hörbuch richtig einschätzen zu können?

Für Finanzfachleute sicherlich interessant und unbedingt zu empfehlen.

Crash - Welcher Crash?

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The last chapter was the one that made me give 5 star rating. It was awesome. The other stories were good as well, but the defense of the sterling was on another level.

Intriguing book

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I’m sorry to say that this audiobook was quite boring. It took me several months to finish it and I skipped a few parts of some very long chapters. I can’t recommend spending time on this book.

Boring 🤷🏽‍♂️

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