Very early in his career, he went after the single biggest and most consequential question in business: Why are some companies more profitable than others? One big question led to another. Why are some industries consistently more
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“It is not the fault of the mirror if it reflects our blemishes as clearly as our beauty.”
― The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World: 10th Anniversary Edition
― The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World: 10th Anniversary Edition
Yu Qian’s 2024 Year in Books
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