Economics & Money
The Spider Network
David Enrich
A gripping account of the Libor scandal, revealing how a network of bankers manipulated global interest rates, threatening the stability of the financial system. Follow the rise and fall of Tom Hayes, the math genius at the center of the scheme, and delve into the corrupt culture that enabled this audacious fraud.
You Weren’t Supposed To See That
Joshua M. Brown
An insightful exploration of investing, markets, and the collision between Wall Street and Main Street, revealing secrets and untold stories from a 15-year veteran of the financial world. From the rise of robots and AI to the unprecedented economic experiments of the pandemic era, this book challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the forces shaping our financial future.
You Will Own Nothing
Carol Roth
A warning about the coming financial war where governments and other powerful entities are working to separate individuals from their property rights, money, wealth, and freedoms. It exposes the tactics being used and provides guidance on how to fight back and secure your family's wealth for the future.
You've Got This
Erin Lowry
A practical guide to personal finance and retirement planning for millennials and Gen Z. It offers actionable advice, hacks, and strategies to overcome financial anxieties, save for the future, and achieve financial security, even amidst economic uncertainty.
Business Adventures
John Brooks
Explore twelve captivating tales from the world of Wall Street, penned by John Brooks. From the little crash in '62 to the fate of the Edsel, delve into the history, peculiarities, and human behavior that shape the stock market and corporate landscape. A timeless collection of business adventures that offer insights into the dynamics of finance and the lessons learned from both triumphs and failures.
Flash Boys
Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis tells the story of a small group of Wall Street guys who discover that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders. They band together to reform the financial markets by creating an exchange where high-frequency trading has no advantage.
The Big Short
Michael Lewis
An inside look at the housing market crash of the 2000s, focusing on the eccentric collection of outsiders who saw the bubble inflating and devised ingenious ways to bet against it. A gripping narrative of financial brinkmanship and the personalities who profited from the collapse.
Retirement Guardrails
Ian Ayres
This groundbreaking work by Ian Ayres and Quinn Curtis challenges conventional retirement plan design, arguing that fiduciaries can move beyond simply screening funds to actively promoting better outcomes. Drawing on participant-level data and empirical tests, the authors reveal how streamlining menus, eliminating common pitfalls, and implementing 'guardrails' can significantly reduce allocation mistakes and enhance retirement success. Essential reading for anyone involved in managing or advising on retirement plans, this book offers practical, data-driven strategies for proactive fiduciaries to design menus that guide participants toward optimal financial choices.