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Title: A little encyclopedia of finance that is also a page turner!
Review: I was surprised by the format of this book - it looks like a paperback encyclopedia with five-page articles on a couple dozen topics in Finance. Topics include "Contrarianism", "Market efficiency", "Hedge Funds", and so forth. The title is not too descriptive, in my view. Think of it as "The Ideas That Make Modern Investment". (It's part of a series, "The Ultimate - X".) This one is brief but comprehensive, and its readable style, the use of "point-counterpoint" explanations, and ample cross-references help to create a real body of knowledge in the mind of the reader. If you follow the Wall Street Journal, or other investing books, or even have a couple finance courses under your belt, this book will give you the overview you may have been missing. Highly recommended.
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