The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What It Means Audiobook (Unabridged)

" A great tome of information as to why the 2008 Financial Crisis took place, and also highlights a possible replacement theory for Laissez-faire since there is government intervention in today's financial markets. This is a very technical book, but is worth the read. "

" He has some interesting ideas but the book is a bit of a train wreck. "

" On the down side, he tries to make too much of the philosophical side of his argument - he describes it as if it were a new theory, but I swear I've heard it before. On the positive side, he really explains well the crash, why it happened and so forth. Very educational in that respect. "

" Well written and insightful on the global market. Addresses some tough issues as well as personal, corporate, and governmental responsibilities. "

" A book chock full of ideas. I reread my notes to my copy and realized how the book is brimming with ideas and inspires critical thought. "

" This book started off strongly, however, it was highly repetitive and I lost interest in his theory by the time he got around to the practice. "

" This is a good synopsis of the current financial crisis and an easy read. Disregard the chapters on Soros' philosophy. He doesn't have the mathematics to back up what he proposes. Thus, while interesting, it isn't very useful. "

" A good overview of how we got to the current financial crisis and some recommendations for going forward. While not overly technical, knowledge of financial terminology is required to understand the book. Soros aspires to be a philosopher. As such, he spends too much time on his theory of reflexivity and perhaps leaves the reader wanting more perscriptions going forward. "

" I would have appreciated more of the international monetary complications and less of the self-admiration. "

" buy low, sell high.... "

" Economic theory from a non academic is refreshing and empowering. Some of the clearest insights come from outside the orthodoxy. Soros shows us the obvious that is hidden in plain view--that our delusions distort our perceptions as well as the underlying reality: Our Delusions Are Real. "

" very interesting but way too depressing "

" with all due respect for the fortune GS has amassed the book was a bit of a non sequitur. I tend to agree with his son that he tends to feel the market through his back pain. "

" This is a well written and thoughtful book. Great analysis of current conditions and what to expect in the immediate future. "

" I think the history of the credit crunch is pretty good, but not unique. The theoretical component -- reflexology -- could, perhaps, use some cognitive science reading. It turns out there is a science of making decisions. Who knew. "

" Interesting, but not exactly revolutionary. Manages to drag out one concept into a full book - could've been summarized into 50 pages really... "

" The book explains everything that happened to get the economy where it is right now. He also explains all the new fee based instruments but I don't retain that info very well. Has some recommendations for how to fix things. It is a short book, not hard to read or understand. "

" He got a lot of stuff right. It was pretty interesting. "

" A guy who made a lot of money, and now wants to be a philosopher. I liked learning more about the current financial crisis, but he also spent half the book on his theory of "reflextivity" (humans don't act on perfect information and can manipulate the markets they are active in". "

" I like the way he writes, he makes me love even more economy and financial markets. Everything seems so simple that you can goo too much deeple into it. "