Tim Harford — Preventing Financial Meltdowns

by Shane Parrish on July 20, 2012

Tim Harford presents a creative, challenging perspective on financial systems, drawing upon examples from oil rig explosions to nuclear disasters to make his point. He believes that by studying the triggers of major engineering accidents, we can draw lessons on how to help prevent crises in the financial world.

Still curious? Harford is the author of Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure.