Books by Peter L Bernstein
“You read about financial legends like Paul Samuelson, Fischer Black, Myron Scholes and Robert Merton—all the architects of modern finance—and you really feel like you’ve met them after reading Bernstein’s beautiful exposition.” Read more...
Andrew W Lo, Economist
Against the Gods
by Peter L Bernstein
Peter Bernstein explores risk from every angle. The book tells the story of how, in the 16th and 17th centuries, an increasingly scientific and sophisticated understanding of probabilities allowed for the development of insurance markets for trade and personal security, and how these had a revolutionary impact on the development of the global economy. Jason Zweig, personal finance columnist at the WSJ described Against the Gods to us as “probably the best and most interesting high-level book on investing I can think of.”
Interviews where books by Peter L Bernstein were recommended
The best books on Personal Finance, recommended by Jason Zweig
The author and Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist, Jason Zweig, explains why there’s truth in the old adage that investors get the returns they deserve, and recommends books that might help you avoid being taken for a ride.
The best books on Understanding High Finance, recommended by John Lanchester
Understanding finance is key to understanding how the world works, but many people know very little about it. Journalist John Lanchester picks five accessible books to bring the layperson up to speed.
The Best Finance Books, recommended by Andrew W Lo
At its worst, finance leads to crises and economic dislocation and, yet, it’s absolutely vital to solving many of the problems society faces today. MIT’s Andrew W Lo introduces some of the best books on finance and explains how it can change the world for the better.
