The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World

2007 • 464 pages

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Average rating3.8

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I think I missed a lot of the details in this book because I was a bit sick while reading.

Key takeaways:
- The risk assessment part grabbed me. A typical bank executive's career lasts 28 years. That's not enough to go through more than one major economical event, in most cases. This highlights the need to study history, not relying solely on what you have seen during your career.

January 8, 2024