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Author: Michael Lewis

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780393353150

Language: English

Publish Date: 15/03/2010

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2What led to the U.S. subprime crisis?
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Chapter 3The truth behind the bubble and why were people were so optimistic?
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Chapter 4Who benefited from the financial crisis when the bubble burst?
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to The Big Short

Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis offers a concise and engaging way to grasp the complexities of the 2008 financial crisis. It distills the intricate details of the subprime mortgage market and the systemic failures that led to the economic collapse, presenting them through compelling narratives of key players who foresaw the impending disaster. This accessible format not only provides valuable insights into financial concepts but also highlights the human stories behind the numbers, making it an essential listen for anyone looking to understand the lessons learned from one of the most significant events in recent economic history.

Author : Michael Lewis

The author of this book is Michael Lewis. He graduated from Princeton University and the London School of Economics and Political Science. He served as a bond trader at Salomon Brothers, and was also a writer for The New York Times and an editor of The Observer. His famous book, Liar's Poker, is widely regarded as a classic depiction of Wall Street culture in the 1980s. He is also the author of Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, and Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood.

Key Insights from The Big Short

  • The housing bubble was primarily fueled by risky financial products and a lack of oversight, allowing institutions to gamble on mortgages without understanding their true risks. This environment bred a culture of greed and negligence that ultimately led to the financial crisis of 2008.
  • A small group of investors, including characters like Michael Burry and Steve Eisman, recognized the impending collapse of the housing market while the majority of Wall Street remained oblivious. Their ability to challenge conventional wisdom and bet against the prevailing optimism showcased the power of independent thinking in finance.
  • The book reveals how complex financial instruments, like mortgage-backed securities and credit default swaps, were misunderstood even by the experts in the industry. This highlights a systemic failure in risk assessment and regulation, which contributed to the global economic meltdown.
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