Background
VOLCKER, Paul was born on September 5, 1927 in Cape May, New Jersey, United States. Son of Paul A. and Alma Klippel Volcker.
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New chapter by Soros on the secrets to his success along with a new Preface and Introduction. New Foreword by renowned economist Paul Volcker "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." The Wall Street Journal George Soros is unquestionably one of the most powerful and profitable investors in the world today. Dubbed by BusinessWeek as "the Man who Moves Markets," Soros made a fortune competing with the British pound and remains active today in the global financial community. Now, in this special edition of the classic investment book, The Alchemy of Finance, Soros presents a theoretical and practical account of current financial trends and a new paradigm by which to understand the financial market today. This edition's expanded and revised Introduction details Soros's innovative investment practices along with his views of the world and world order. He also describes a new paradigm for the "theory of reflexivity" which underlies his unique investment strategies. Filled with expert advice and valuable business lessons, The Alchemy of Finance reveals the timeless principles of an investing legend. This special edition will feature a new chapter by Soros on the secrets of his success and a new Foreword by the Honorable Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. George Soros (New York, NY) is President of Soros Fund Management and Chief Investment Advisor to Quantum Fund N.V., a $12 billion international investment fund. Besides his numerous ventures in finance, Soros is also extremely active in the worlds of education, culture, and economic aid and development through his Open Society Fund and the Soros Foundation.
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banker and government official
VOLCKER, Paul was born on September 5, 1927 in Cape May, New Jersey, United States. Son of Paul A. and Alma Klippel Volcker.
Princeton University, Harvard University Graduate School of Public Administration, and London School of Economics.
Assistant Securities Department, Federation Reserve Bank of New York 1953-1957. Financial Economist, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City 1957-1962, Director of Forward Planning 1965-1969. Director Office of Financial Analysis, United States Treasury Department 1962-1963, Deputy Under-Secretary for Monetary Affairs 1963-1965, Under-Secretary Monetary Affairs 74.
Senior Fellow, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and Institute Affairs, Princeton University 1974-1975.
President New York Federation Reserve Bank 1975-1979. Chairman Board of Governors, Federation Reserve System 1979-1987.
Chairman James Doctorate. Wolfensohn Incorporated. since 1988. Freiderick H. Schultz Professor, of Institute Economics Policy, Princeton University 1988.
Consultant International Bank for Reconstruction and Development on Debts.
Director (non-executive) Imperial Chemical Industries since 1988. Honorary Doctor of Laws (Adelphi University, Notre Dame University) 1980, (Farleigh Dickinson University) 1981, (Princeton University, University of New Hampshire (U.S.)) 1982, (New York University, Lamar University, Dartmouth College) 1983. Administration Fellowship (Harvard), Rotary Foundation Fellow (London School of Economics), Arthur South. Flemming.
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Married Barbara Marie Bahnson in 1954.