In an Uncertain World
A Autobiography, Economics, Business book. The tendency to go to excess seems to stem from something inherent in human nature, as does the remarkable...
"From his early years in the storied arbitrage department at Goldman Sachs to his current position as chairman of the executive committee of Citigroup, Robert Rubin has been a major figure at the center of the American financial system. He was a key player in the longest economic expansion in U.S. history. With In an Uncertain World, Rubin offers a shrewd, keen analysis of some of the most important events in recent American history and presents a clear, consistent approach to thinking about markets and dealing with the new risks of the global economy." With a compelling and candid voice and a sharp eye for detail, Rubin portrays the daily life of the White House - confronting matters both mighty and mundane - as astutely as he examine...
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- Pages: 448 pages
- ISBN: 9780641974465 / 641974469
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The President wanted to get together to discuss the issue and called me at the Jefferson one night at about 10:30 and asked me to come over. I was getting ready to go to bed but was happy to oblige. Since my Secret Service detail had turned in for the night, I went downstairs and walked over to the White house. I went to the nearest gate, and the uniformed Secret Service officer inside the gatehouse asked if he could help me. 'I'm here to see the President,' I said, mentioning that I was Secretary of the Treasury. The guard gave me a suspicious look... The tendency to go to excess seems to stem from something inherent in human nature, as does the remarkable failure to draw lessons from past experience. Robert E. Rubin, In an Uncertain World: Tough Choices from Wall Street to Washington // As the increasing number of Americans attempting to do business in China are discovering, the Chinese may move, but not in direct response to demands or on someone else's timetable. In the twenty-first century, China will be a formidable and staunchly independent force. Robert E. Rubin, In an Uncertain World: Tough Choices from Wall Street to Washington //
Excellent, although some of the economics was above my head. On my list to re-read after a bit of grad school. This is an interesting book in which many people glean different gems given their background.While a lot of people enjoyed Chapter 2 about risk, I get a little upset when they quote this book as a risk management book. Indeed, what is discussed here shows most clearly why merger arb is one of the single riskiest strategies. The hedge... Risen's rec
