Book Review: Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee & Esther Duflo
This turns out to be rather frustrating book. The authors set out to tread a path between the ‘aid must... Continue reading →
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Credit Default Swaps – Not a Bang but a Whimper
In the Greek crisis, credit default swaps were the lion that didn’t roar. One of the supposed obstacles to solving... Continue reading →
Book Review: Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus
There can be no doubt as to the success of the scheme that Muhammad Yunus describes in this book. Going... Continue reading →
Lloyds TSB and bonuses
Today’s press is full of coverage of Lloyds decision to clawback some of directors’ 2010 bonuses because of the cost... Continue reading →
Some thoughts on a Tobin Tax
There is still discussion about a Tobin tax – a tax on financial transactions. The French have said they’ll impose... Continue reading →
Book Review: The Plundered Planet by Paul Collier
This is the third book by Paul Collier that I have read (see my review of Wars, Guns & Votes... Continue reading →
Book Review: The Big Short by Michael Lewis
A financial book that’s written like a thriller, but we all know the ending. Before reading its tempting to wonder... Continue reading →
Book Review: The Road to Financial Reform by Henry Kaufman
On one hand Henry Kaufman should be pleased. Back in the 1980s he saw many of the flaws that existed... Continue reading →
Book Review: The New Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager
After some of the books I’ve read recently this came as a bit of light relief. Most of the book... Continue reading →
Book Review: Animal Spirits by George A Akerlof & Robert J Shiller
I suspect its a good job that Akerlof & Shiller are respected economists in their field, as this book takes... Continue reading →