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Liar's Poker

Liar's Poker is a personal account of the author's time at Salomon Brothers, a leading investment bank, where he navigated the intense and often unethical world of financial trading. The book offers an insider's perspective on the culture of greed and the rapid growth of the financial industry during the 1980s. more

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Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis, born on October 15, 1960, is a renowned American author. His works are known for their in-depth investigations and revelations of the truths in the financial, business, and sports worlds. more

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“That was how a Salomon bond trader thought: He forgot whatever it was that he wanted to do for a minute and put his finger on the pulse of the market. If the market felt fidgety, if people were scared or desperate, he herded them like sheep into a corner, then made them pay for their uncertainty. He sat on the market until it puked gold coins. Then he worried about what he wanted to do.”