Books like Dear Mr. Buffett by Janet M. Tavakoli


Janet Tavakoli, a business journalist, reveals the perspectives of Warren Buffett on the leading up to and during the 2008 financial crisis. Through letters and discussions between Buffett and Tavakoli over two years, the reader gains insight into the decision-making process that allowed Buffett to remain out of the financial turmoil. Tavakoli explains how Buffett's core principles allowed him to predict the crisis and keep his investors safe.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Janet M. Tavakoli
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