When Markets Collide, Mohamed ElErian
When Markets Collide, Mohamed ElErian
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When Markets Collide
Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change

Author: Mohamed El-Erian

Narrator: Mohamed El-Erian

Unabridged: 8 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/13/2008


Synopsis

SELECTED AS A 2008 BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST

"ONE OF THE SMARTEST INVESTORS ON THE PLANET."--MONEY MAGAZINE

“This book is an essential read for those who wish to understand the modern world of investing.”

-Alan Greenspan

Winner of the 2008 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award

When Markets Collide is a timely alert to the fundamental changes taking place in today's global economic and financial systems--and a call to action for investors who may fall victim to misinterpreting important signals. While some have tended to view asset class mispricings as mere “noise,” this compelling book shows why they are important signals of opportunities and risks that will shape the market for years to come. One of today's most respected names in finance, Mohamed El-Erian puts recent events in their proper context, giving you the tools that can help you interpret the markets, benefit from global economic change, and navigate the risks.

The world economy is in the midst of a series of hand-offs. Global growth is now being heavily influenced by nations that previously had little or no systemic influence. Former debtor nations are building unforeseen wealth and, thus, enjoying unprecedented influence and facing unusual challenges. And new derivative products have changed the behavior of many market segments and players. Yet, despite all these changes, the system's infrastructure is yet to be upgraded to reflect the realities of today's and tomorrow's world. El-Erian investigates the underlying drivers of global change to shed light on how you should:

Think about the new opportunities and risks

Construct an appropriately diversified and internationalized portfolio

Protect your portfolio against new sources of systemic risk

Best think about the impact of central banks and financial policies around the world

Offering up predictions of future developments, El-Erian directs his focus to help you capitalize on the new financial landscape, while limiting exposure to new risk configurations.

When Markets Collide is a unique collection of books for investors and policy makers around the world. In addition to providing a thorough analysis and clear perspective of recent events, it lays down a detailed map for navigating your way through an otherwise perplexing new economic landscape.

About Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed A. El-Erian is the President of Queens’ College, University of Cambridge. Since 2014, he has served as Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, the corporate parent of PIMCO where he formerly served as Chief Executive and Co-chief Investment Officer. He is Chair of Gramercy Fund Management, a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and a Financial Times contributing editor. He is a Senior Global Fellow at the Lauder Institute and the Rene M. Kern Practice Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was previously a deputy director at the International Monetary Fund, a managing director at Solomon Smith Barney/Citigroup, and President and CEO of Harvard Management Company. From 2012 to 2017, Dr El-Erian served as Chair of President Obama’s Global Development Council. His books When Markets Collide (2008) and The Only Game in Town (2016) were New York Times bestsellers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Virginie on August 21, 2015

Mohamed El-Erian has both the private sector and public sector experience as he worked at the IMF, for the Harvard Endowment and Pimco. That is a unique set of experience that he leverages in this book to take both an investor and a policy maker point of view. He starts providing his "proprietary too......more

Goodreads review by Rahul on January 21, 2009

Mohamed El-Erian has attempted to put together his vast knowledge of the global economy and markets into this relatively light and easy to read guide for investors and scholars alike. His insights into the changing nature of the global economy make this a must read for those who are interested in in......more

Goodreads review by Wael on May 14, 2012

For ordinary people who wish to understand the global financial crisis that hit the world in 2008......more

Goodreads review by Hailey on January 02, 2025

"When Markets Collide" is a powerful wake-up call to the profound shifts unfolding in today’s global economic landscape. In an era where the traditional rules of finance seem to be in flux, this book is an essential guide for investors who risk misinterpreting key market signals. While many have dis......more

Goodreads review by Nam KK on October 08, 2019

It is a very thought provoking book that I learned a lot from. However, the writing is very annoying - it often reads as if it is written in a foreign language. The author seems to target the book as a GMAT or an LSAT preparation one. For example: "Indeed, for the private sector to get it right, it......more