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Lying for Money
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Lying for Money

How Legendary Frauds Reveal the Workings of Our World

Profile Books, 2019 更多详情


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Engaging
  • Insider's Take

Recommendation

Dan Davies, a former Bank of England regulatory economist, offers an in-depth portrayal of fraud and its effects on the global economy. Using contemporary and historical case studies, he delves into commercial fraud, translating its complexities into understandable terms and providing insights into white-collar crime. He details intricate schemes that have entrapped investors and firms in the United States and Europe. Davies asserts that the skills required to manage a legitimate commercial operation mirror those that financial criminals use to deceive. His creative depiction of the intricacies of fiscal crimes adds up to a fascinating reference manual on how to spot fraud.

Take-Aways

  • Fraud is a global phenomenon that seldom exploits human moral failings; rather, it thrives in the absence of checks and balances.
  • “Long firm” crimes occur when one party runs up commercial credit with the express intent of defaulting on it.
  • Counterfeiters commit crimes through misrepresentation ─ presenting one thing as another.

About the Author

Dan Davies is a former Bank of England regulatory economist and investment bank analyst.


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