The Predators' Ball by Connie Bruck
"The Predators' Ball" is an investigative piece that dives into the world of high-stakes Wall Street finance during the 1980s. The book focuses on the rise and fall of a prominent investment banking firm, highlighting its role in the junk bond market and the leveraged buyout boom. It offers an in-depth look into the firm's practices, its key players, and the ethical and legal issues that eventually led to its downfall. The book also provides a critical examination of the broader financial industry during this time, exploring the impact of deregulation and the culture of greed and excess.
The 9183rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 98th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)