Summaries of books by Gillian Tett:
Fool's Gold
How the Bold Dream of a Small Tribe at J.P. Morgan Was Corrupted by Wall Street Greed and Unleashed a Catastrophe
Gillian Tett
The book chronicles the creation of credit derivatives by a team at J.P. Morgan, detailing how these financial instruments were initially designed to spread and manage risk. It goes on to explore how these innovations were later distorted by rampant greed and speculation, contributing significantly to the global financial crisis of 2008.
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Anthro-Vision
A New Way to See in Business and Life
Gillian Tett
The book presents an argument for the application of anthropological methods and insights to understand the often overlooked cultural and social dimensions of the business world and everyday life. It provides examples and case studies demonstrating how a shift to an "anthro-vision" perspective can reveal hidden consumer behaviors, corporate cultures, and social complexities, leading to more effective decision-making and innovation.
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