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Summary - Business Adventures: Based On The Book By John Brooks

Duration
25min
Language
English
Format
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Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

BUSINESS ADVENTURES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOHN BROOKS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Little Crash in '62 and Stock Market Dynamics

The Cautionary Tale of the Edsel

The History and Peculiarities of the Federal Income Tax

Insiders at Texas Gulf Sulphur and the Definition of a Reasonable Amount of Time

The Xerox Revolution

Making the Customers Whole: The Ira Haupt & Co. Crisis

Non-Communication at GE: The Price-Fixing Conspiracy

A Second Sort of Life: David E. Lilienthal, Businessman

Stockholder Season and the Limits of Corporate Democracy

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Business Adventures by John Brooks delves into various captivating stories from the financial world. The book explores critical moments in corporate history, such as the spectacular failure of a highly anticipated automobile and the intricate dynamics of insider trading. It also examines broader economic forces, including the evolution of the federal income tax and a perilous crisis involving international finance. Through these detailed accounts, the author illuminates the human element behind major business events, revealing the strategies, decisions, and personalities that shaped them.

© 2025 Speedy Library (Audiobook): 9798318205767

Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2025

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