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Recently my local paper, the Star Tribune, published an oh so relevant list to provide “a little perspective on the nightmare that is unfolding on Wall Street.” A bit of a departure from my usual offerings, but sure to be relevant and possibly helpful…
The House of Morgan by Ron Chernow
A scowling J. Pierpont Morgan, singlehandedly steadying the U.S. financial system during the Panic of 1907, stands at the center of Chernow’s highly readable corporate history.
The Trillion Dollar Meltdown by Charles R. Morris
How did we get into this mess? Morris connects the dots — and offers some suggestions on how to get out of it.
Greenspan’s Bubbles by William A. Fleckenstein
Hedge-fund manager Fleckenstein points the finger of blame squarely at former Fed chief Alan Greenspan.
The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan
Now read Greenspan’s defense in this part autobiography, part discussion of today’s economic world.
Bailout Nation by Barry Ritholtz
Ritholtz, author of the financial blog the Big Picture, promises to weigh the costs of 
government bailouts.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel
The title refers to the fact that stock prices can’t be predicted by past performance. So buy, diversify and hold for the long term.
Two more especially recommended by former President Clinton:
- The World Is Curved by David M. Smick
- Unequal Democracy by Larry M. Bartel
