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Other Peoples Money

Other Peoples Money

著者： Louis D. Brandeis
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Other Peoples Money and How the Bankers Use It, penned by Louis Brandeis and first published in 1914, is a compelling collection of essays that challenges the status quo of corporate finance. Brandeis offers a bold critique of how investment funds are manipulated to consolidate power within a few select corporations, ultimately stifling competition and innovation. He presents a damning view of investment bankers who exploit the financial resources of middle-class depositors, often holding influential positions on the boards of major railroad and industrial companies. By prioritizing their own interests, these financial giants undermine small businesses and entrepreneurs striving to deliver better products. Supported by striking statistics on wealth concentration among banks and industrialists like J.P. Morgan, Brandeis draws on insights from the Congressional Pujo Committee investigation into monopolistic practices. The book gained significant attention, especially after Brandeis’ Supreme Court nomination in 1916, solidifying its relevance in discussions on corporate power and economic justice.Copyright Assorted Non Fiction 世界 政治・政府 政治学 経済学
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