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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and indispensable guide to the language of finance and economics by the writer hailed for “explain[ing] complex stuff in a down-to-earth and witty style” (
The Economist).
Trade Review"An idiosyncratic collection of short, sharp essays translating the jargon of finance with admirable concision and wit." -- Peter Sokolowski - New York Times Book Review
"One of the world's great explainers of the financial crisis and its aftermath." -- Michael Lewis
"Insightful and often funny… An invaluable primer." -- Ian Critchley - Sunday Times
"A hugely enjoyable book… Lanchester is a kind of brainy Everyman, a brilliant communicator." -- Melanie Reid - The Times
"An entertaining and informative read… Witty, provocative and engaging." -- Evening Standard
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How to Speak Money is a wonderful and enlightening book. Refreshingly clear, sharp, and funny, it’ll help you understand not only what the language of finance means but also why it matters." -- James Surowiecki, best-selling author of The Wisdom of Crowds
"Reading this book is like meeting an easy-going guy at a cocktail party who can explain everything that’s always mystified you about high finance—‘inverted yield curve,’ anyone?—with sparkle, wit, and crystal clarity. And if you’re already a finance-insider, you’ll get a kick out of Lanchester’s sly ironies." -- Jim Holt, best-selling author of Why Does the World Exist?
"A terrific primer on financial jargon… Anyone who wants to understand the nightly news should keep this volume at hand." -- Publishers Weekly
"Lays out the case for financial literacy and then provides an essential glossary of terms for those who would like to achieve this happy state." -- Sarah Lyall - New York Times
