Michael Lewis
2 SeriesMichael Lewis is a renowned author whose works include Moneyball, The Big Short, and The Blind Side. Each of these books has been adapted into a major Hollywood film and has reached millions of readers worldwide.
In "Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt," Michael Lewis exposes the controversial practice of high-frequency trading (HFT) in the U.S. financial market. HFT utilizes algorithms to trade at extremely high speeds, enabling traders to front-run investor orders. Lewis reveals that this practice has created a rigged market, disadvantaging ordinary investors. The book's revelations prompted an FBI investigation into high-frequency trading. Lewis's compelling narrative sheds light on the urgent need for reform in financial markets.
