Lying For Money

In Lying for Money, veteran regulatory economist Dan Davies provides an entertaining and insightful exploration of high-level financial crimes, revealing how they manipulate institutional psychology to mimic normal transactions. Through a captivating genealogy of notorious frauds, including the Great Salad Oil Swindle and Theranos, Davies categorizes these schemes into four distinct types while illustrating their profound impact on the modern economy. This audiobook offers listeners a gripping blend of true crime and economic analysis, appealing to those intrigued by the darker aspects of market societies.