“This book destroys the myth…that, because it is driven by greed, Wall Street (the financial market) is the source of our economic challenges.” John A. Allison, retired chairman and CEO of BB&T, retired president and CEO of the Cato Institute
In Pursuit of Wealth : The Moral Case for Finance
Yaron Brook, Don Watkins, Raymond C. Niles...(+more)
08-14-18
8hrs 26min
Description
In this new book, In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance, Yaron Brook and Don Watkins dispel the prevailing negative myths about finance and clearly lay out the industry’s virtues within a moral framework. This ambitious book shows readers how we can reframe societal morals and end the vilification of financiers.
Praise
“This book destroys the myth…that, because it is driven by greed, Wall Street (the financial market) is the source of our economic challenges.” John A. Allison, retired chairman and CEO of BB&T, retired president and CEO of the Cato Institute
“If liberal grandstanding and a biased media have blinded you to the truth, this book will open your eyes.” Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital and author of The Real Crash
“An insightful collection of essays…It’s rare to find a book that looks at finance from both the economic and moral sides—all while being an enjoyable read.” Dmitry Balyasny, Balyasny Asset Management
“The political issue of our time is, ‘Who caused the financial crisis?’…Brook and Watkins…dismantle the greedy banker argument…This book is a must.” Jeff Yass, Susquehanna Investment Group
“A cogent book explaining why profit motive, wealth creation, and independent financial systems are moral imperatives.” Avery More, venture capitalist
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Release Date | August 14, 2018 |
| Release Date Machine | 1534204800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Business & Careers, Nonfiction - Adult, Nonfiction - All |
Author Bio
Yaron Brook is chairman of the board of directors of the Ayn Rand Institute and has written for the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, and CNN.com. He has appeared on The O’Reilly Factor, The Glenn Beck Show, On the Money, and Closing Bell, among other programs. A former finance professor at Santa Clara University, he is the host of The Yaron Brook Show on BlogTalkRadio.
Don Watkins is the author of several books, including the national bestseller Free Market Revolution (coauthored with Yaron Brook). An Ayn Rand Institute fellow from 2006–2017, he is currently director of education at the Center for Industrial Progress.
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In this new book, In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance, Yaron Brook and Don Watkins dispel the prevailing negative myths about finance and clearly lay out the industry’s virtues within a moral framework. This ambitious book shows readers how we can reframe societal morals and end the vilification of financiers.
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