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Leading for growth Leading for growth Ray Davis How any business leader can create an atmosphere of competitiveness for exceptional growth When Ray Davis took over the local 40-person South Umpqua Bank in 1994, many people in the industry poked … OL12300633W
Bailout nation Bailout nation Barry Ritholtz An engaging look at what led to the financial turmoil we now find ourselves in Bailout Nation offers one of the clearest looks at the financial lenders, regulators, and politicians responsible for t… OL13776940W
When free markets fail When free markets fail Scott McCleskey "Authoritative guidance for navigating inevitable financial market regulation The reform of this country's financial regulation will be one of the most significant legislative programs in a generati… OL15537692W
Regulating Wall Street Regulating Wall Street Viral V. Acharya "Experts from NYU Stern School of Business analyze new financial regulations and what they mean for the economy The NYU Stern School of Business is one of the top business schools in the world tha… OL15572412W
Stop the retirement rip-off Stop the retirement rip-off David B. Loeper "A detailed guide for avoiding the pitfalls of retirement fundingIn Stop the Retirement Rip-Off, author David Loeper provides the necessary tools for investors to take action and make the most of the… OL16176378W
Inside job Inside job Charles H. Ferguson The definitive big picture on the financial crisis from the man behind the film "Inside Job", one of the top 30 documentaries of all time and an Oscar-winning film. Based on explosive interviews cond… OL16451730W
Money and power Money and power William D. Cohan A revelatory history of Goldman Sachs. OL16948361W
Complicit Complicit Mark Gilbert "Reporter and editor Mark Gilbert plumbs the origins of the sub-prime debt crisis, tracing it back to 'a silent conspiracy of the well rewarded' in banking, real estate, trading, insurance, investing… OL17781823W
Financial institutions in turmoil Financial institutions in turmoil Carl D. Aspelin ix, 202 p. : 24 cm OL18575736W
Why Wall Street matters Why Wall Street matters William D. Cohan "A timely, counterintuitive defense of Wall Street and the big banks as the invisible--albeit flawed--engines that power our ideas, and should be made to work better for all of us Maybe you think the… OL19662253W
The 100 most important American financial crises The 100 most important American financial crises Quentin R. Skrabec "Covering events such as banking crises, economic bubbles, natural disasters, trade embargos, and depressions, this single-volume encyclopedia of major U.S. financial downturns provides readers with … OL23194393W
End the Fed End the Fed Ron Paul In the post-meltdown world, it is irresponsible, ineffective, and ultimately useless to have a serious economic debate without considering and challenging the role of the Federal Reserve. Most peopl… OL5596344W
Stop the retirement rip-off! Stop the retirement rip-off! David B. Loeper Saving for retirement is a difficult task, especially during these challenging economic times. Individuals who participate in their retirement plans are being charged billions in fees annually--and n… OL9897367W