Money, Greed, and Risk: Why Financial Crises and Crashes Happen

by Charles R. Morris

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Discusses financial cycles, the influence of the American financial system, the causes of the current economic situation, globalization, and financial geniuses.

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Charles R. Morris has written fifteen books, including The Coming Global Boom, a New York Times Notable Book, and The Trillion Dollar Meltdown, a New York Times bestseller. His recent book, The Dawn of Innovation, was named a Wall Street Journal Best Business Book of 2012. A lawyer and former banker, Morris's articles and reviews have appeared in show more many publications, including the Atlantic Monthly, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. show less

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