Lectures

The below are short versions of lectures delivered at the Library. All registered readers receive invites to the full-length lectures and there are about six lectures per annum. Get your free membership here.

Jared Bibler
Iceland's Secret - Presentation by Jared Bibler at LoM Lausanne

Full video from the lecture by Jared Bibler, who presented his recently published book, “Iceland's Secret.” The book focuses on the 2008 collapse of the Icelandic banking industry during the global financial crisis along with its root causes and consequences.

The lecture took place at our library in Lausanne, Rue du Grand-Pont 12, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 17:30.

Russell Napier and Dylan Grice
Library of Mistakes Lausanne opening talk on September 30th, 2021 - full video

Russell Napier, the founder of the Library of Mistakes project, and Dylan Grice from Calderwood Capital giving a talk and Q&A at the official inauguration of the Library of Mistakes in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Why Should You Visit The Library of Mistakes?

Comprehensive Collection

A comprehensive collection of books and other materials related to business and finance and our failure to learn the lessons of the past.

Relaxed Setting

We welcome everyone – financial scholars, researchers, the retired, students and enthusiasts to our peaceful reading rooms.

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Email facility

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Classified Collection

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Opening Hours

Library open 0900-1700 Monday-Friday. We follow the holiday schedule of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

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