The Big Short by Michael Lewis

• Business
• Finance

The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis tells the remarkable story of the financial crisis of 2007–2008 and the unconventional investors who recognized that the U.S. housing market was built on dangerous foundations.

With his signature storytelling style, Lewis takes readers inside the world of subprime mortgages, mortgage-backed securities, credit default swaps, and Wall Street, explaining complex financial concepts through the experiences of investors who bet against the housing market.

The book introduces readers to a group of outsiders who questioned the conventional wisdom of the financial industry and recognized the enormous risks hidden within the booming housing market. Their skepticism ultimately led them to make extraordinary bets against the system.

Engaging, informative, and highly accessible, The Big Short is an excellent choice for readers interested in finance, investing, economics, Wall Street, financial markets, and the history of the global financial crisis.

Key Topics:

• 2008 Financial Crisis
• Wall Street
• Investing
• Financial Markets
• Subprime Mortgages
• Mortgage-Backed Securities
• Risk & Derivatives
• Economics & Finance