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Business adventures (Twelve classic tales from the world of Wall Street)

Hardcover • 2014 • English

Business adventures (Twelve classic tales from the world of Wall Street)

By John Brooks

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About the book

What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with d...Show more

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9781504000024

Published year

2014

Language

English

Original title

Business adventures (Twelve classic tales from the world of Wall Street)

Format

Hardcover

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