Which book would you recommend clients read?

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IFAonline asked three advisers which book, if any, they would recommend as a starting point for clients interested in the world of finance.

Here is what they came up with. Which book would you recommend a client read? Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World Author: Liaquat Ahamed Recommended by: Matthew Allen, Mulberry IFA "This is suitable for both advisers and clients. It compares and contrasts the Great Depression with what happened in 2008, so clients probably should have some interest in finance and economics. "The book shows that similar mistakes were made on both occasions and it deals with the topic from a 'what lessons can be learned' point of view. "It demonstrates how things can be cyclical...

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