The Big Short

Michael Lewis is a renowned author and financial journalist, celebrated for his incisive and engaging explorations of complex economic and financial topics. Born on October 15, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis graduated from Princeton University with a degree in art history and later earned a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics. His career took off with the publication of his first book, Liar’s Poker, which provided an insider’s look at the excesses of Wall Street in the 1980s. Lewis’s 2010 book, The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine, is one of his most acclaimed works. It delves into the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the few individuals who foresaw the collapse of the housing market and bet against it. The book was adapted into a successful film in 2015, further cementing Lewis’s reputation as a master storyteller who can make complex financial concepts accessible and compelling. Throughout his career, Michael Lewis has authored numerous bestsellers, including Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Flash Boys, each of which has had a significant impact on their respective fields. His contributions to financial journalism and literature have provided invaluable insights into the workings of modern finance and economics, influencing both public perception and policy discussions.