The Sages: Warren Buffett, George Soros, Paul Volcker, and the Maelstrom of Markets - Hardcover

Morris, Charles R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1586487523 ISBN 13: 9781586487522

Publisher: PublicAffairs, 2009

Synopsis

Throughout the violent financial disruptions of the past several years, three men have stood out as beacons of judgment and wisdom: Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Paul Volcker. Though their experiences and styles vary Buffett is the canny stock market investor; Soros is the reader of shifting global tides in trade and currencies; and Volcker is the regulator and governor, sheriff and clean-up crew they have very much in common.

All three men have more than fifty years of deep involvement in markets. All are skeptical of Wall Street frenzies. They believe that markets tend to be right, but usually only over the medium term. They have seen too many cycles of herd-driven, emotion-riding booms and busts to make their views hostage to the sweeping and simplistic assumptions of efficient-markets” models.

With the benefit of his own deep understanding of markets and finance, Morris brilliantly analyzes the records of these men, distilling their wisdom and experience and argues for the importance of consistent values in navigating the treacherous terrain of today's globalized world.

About this title

About the Author:

In addition to the recent New York Times bestseller The Trillion Dollar Meltdown, Charles R. Morris has written eleven books, including The Tycoons, a Barrons' Best Book of 2005. A lawyer and former banker, Mr. Morris's articles and reviews have appeared in many publications including The Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

From AudioFile:

Buffett, Soros, and Volker, names familiar to many, and large voices worth listening to, saw the current economic crisis coming and told us so. Why didn't Wall Street, the banking industry, and regulators listen? Sean Runnette's pacing and delivery amplify the authority of this powerful book. The largely narrative work provides limited opportunities for voicings, but Runnette does a splendid job in the brief moments of dialogue. Soothing yet compelling--this is a voice one could listen to all day. For investors and students of finance, business, and government. Also a resource for folks who want thumbnail biographies of these three titans without having to wade through the multiple tomes written by and about them. M.C. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1586487523
• ISBN 13: 9781586487522
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224