Why Wall Street Matters

Explore the essential role of Wall Street and big banks as engines that power our ideas and promote the proper functioning of the world economy. Written by acclaimed financial journalist William D. Cohan, this timely and counterintuitive book offers a defense of these institutions, highlighting the good they do and their potential to work better for all of us. With his insider knowledge and investigative instincts, Cohan will provide you with a fascinating look into Wall Street's inner workings, explaining the complicated goings-on in terms the lay reader can grasp.