The Match King - by Frank Partnoy (Paperback)

The Match King is a gripping financial biography that recasts the life story of Ivar Kreuger, a remarkable yet forgotten genius who made a fortune raising money in America and loaning it to Europe during the Great Depression.

Through innovative financial products, including precursors to instruments wreaking havoc in today's markets, Kreuger created a raft of innovative financial products that forced us to re-think our ideas about the wisdom of crowds, the invisible hand, and the free and unfettered market.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of the current financial crisis and how it can be prevented in the future.

With its well-timed release and exceptionally well-written story, The Match King is sure to captivate readers and leave them with a newfound appreciation for the dangers of unregulated markets and the importance of market regulation.