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Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-10-05

Books mentioned on 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best?

2 books · With John Ray · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Going Infinite

    Michael Lewis · at 30:03

    Going Infinite by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction book that explores the rise and fall of cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX.

    Discussed
    “And that Michael Lewis book on Sam Bankman-Fried has just been published; it's called 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.'”
    Speaker 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best? 2023-10-05 Listen at 30:03
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Moneyball

    Michael Lewis · at 30:25

    Moneyball by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction book examining how the Oakland Athletics baseball team used advanced statistical analysis to assemble a competitive team on a modest budget.

    Recommended
    “If you need some Michael Lewis before then, you might want to listen to an episode we made with him last year on the 20th anniversary of his book 'Moneyball.'”
    Speaker 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best? 2023-10-05 Listen at 30:25
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible