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

Morris, Charles

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9781598879124: The Sages: Warren Buffett, George Soros, Paul Volcker, and the Maelstrom of Markets

ISBN 10: 159887912X ISBN 13: 9781598879124

Publisher: HighBridge Audio, 2009

Three titans of finance predicted the current economic crisis several years ago, but their warnings went unheeded. A New York Times bestselling author distills the wisdom of all three.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 the reader of shifting global tides in trade and currencies, Volcker the regulator and governor, sheriff and clean-up crew-they have very much in common.All three men have more than 50 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. Today, all three are key economic advisors to President Obama.With the benefit of his own deep understanding of markets and finance, Morris brilliantly analyzes the records of these men, distils their wisdom and experience, and argues for the importance of consistent values in navigating the treacherous terrain of today's globalized world.

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About the Author:

Charles R. Morris is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including American Catholic, The Sages, and The Tycoons.

Sean Runnette, a multiple AudioFile Earphones Award winner, has also produced several Audie Award-winning audiobooks. His film and television appearances include Two If by Sea, Copland, Sex and the City, Law & Order, Third Watch, and lots and lots of commercials.

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

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