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The big short

Inside the Doomsday Machine

Book • 2011

The Big Short tells the story of the 2007-08 financial crisis through the lens of several key players who predicted and profited from the collapse of the housing market.

The book focuses on characters such as Steve Eisman, Mike Burry, Greg Lippmann, and the founders of Cornwall Capital, who saw the impending disaster and made significant gains by shorting the market.

Lewis explains the complex financial instruments and the systemic failures that led to the crisis, making the narrative both accessible and engaging.

Mentioned by

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Bill Gurley

as a book on the financial crisis.

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Ryan Holiday

in a discussion about Michael Lewis's writing career and the path to success.

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as the author of several books, including "The Fifth Risk", "Flash Boys", and "The Big Short", and host of the podcast "Against the Rules".

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Tim Harford

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as a book that led him to be interested.

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as one of

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Ryan Holiday

as an example of an author whose career trajectory demonstrates the potential for step-function growth.

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Adam Chandler

as a good example of proprietary risk, referring to individuals trading with banks.

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as one of

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in relation to

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's ability to predict future events.

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David McWilliams

as one of

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Mentioned by

Tracy Alloway

in relation to Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Mentioned by

Vivek Ramaswamy

when recounting his early career experience at a hedge fund during the 2008 financial crisis.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of a successful nonfiction book.

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as one of

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David Senra

when comparing Daniel Ludwig's financial strategies to those described in "The Big Short."

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