Desai, Mihir A. 1968-

The wisdom of finance : discovering humanity in the world of risk and return / Mihir A. Desai. - xiii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-214) and index.

The Harvard Business School professor draws upon literature, film, philosophy, and history to argue that, at the core of finance and financial practices, there is a place for principles, ethics, and humanity.

9780544911130 (hardcover) 054491113X (hardcover)

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Finance--Social aspects.
Financial services industry--Social aspects.
Financial institutions--Social aspects.
Social responsibility of business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Commerce.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Corporate Finance.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Finance.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Insurance.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Investments & Securities.
Finanzkrise
Finanzwirtschaft
Prestige
Humanität
Kulturwissenschaften

HG101 / .D47 2017

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