Mao, Marx, And The Market Capitalist Adventures In Russia And China

Praise for MAO, MARX & THE MARKET

"This is a gripping tale from start to finish, an extraordinaryadventure told by a brilliant and idealistic businessman confrontedby political disloyalty and chicanery on an epic scale. LeBarontells his story with a punch, but his basic instincts of moralityand decency shine throughout." --Peter L. Bernstein, President,Peter L. Bernstein, Inc., author of The Power of Gold: The Historyof an Obsession

"An insight-packed thriller summarizing a brilliant contrarianinvestor s adventures in the two great dramas of our era Russia andChina; chock-full of pithy lessons relevant for investors andobservers alike." --Graham Allison, Director, Robert and ReneeBelfer Center for Science and International Affairs, John F.Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

"Dean LeBaron s book on his adventures in Russia and China is a funread. I recommend it to anyone taking their first or second orthird visit to either country for business or pleasure. LeBaronbrings out the personal warmth of these countries in terms of theirindividuals, as well as the obvious complexities of dealing withthem." --David Gill, Board Member of several companies involvedwith Russia, Retired International Finance CorporationOfficial

"This is the fascinating story of Dean LeBaron in his quest toparticipate right from the start in the opening of China and Russiafollowing the demise of their socialist/ communist regimes. It isthe best account of what happened in the emerging market world inthe nineties." --Marc Faber, Editor, The Gloom Boom & DoomReport,Managing Director, Marc Faber Limited

"Adventure capitalist Dean LeBaron is the Indiana Jones of finance.Follow his escapades in emerging markets and get an insider s viewof the birth of capitalism in Russia and China. You ll be amused,entertained, and instructed. Mao, Marx & the Market provides afascinating insider s view of the creation of market economies withall their attendant travails. A must read." --Bill Miller, CFA,Chief Executive Officer, Legg Mason Funds Management, Inc.