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Politics · 19 min

The Fifth Risk

By Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis's "The Fifth Risk" exposes the critical, often invisible, government functions that underpin our society. We examine the profound dangers of neglecting this essential infrastructure and the dedicated individuals who safeguard our collective future.

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“Michael Lewis's "The Fifth Risk" exposes the critical, often invisible, government functions that underpin our society. We examine the profound dangers of neglecting this essential infrastructure and the dedicated individuals who safeguard our collective future.”

— Michael Lewis, The Fifth Risk

What it is about

government functions, systemic risk, public service

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of government functions, systemic risk, public service and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Michael Lewis brings a credible and useful lens to government functions, systemic risk, public service, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Michael Lewis

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