1. Buffett's career was based on the Graham and Dodds theory of investing. What are the basis of Buffet's beliefs based on the teachings of Graham and Dodds?

2. What was Buffett's attitude about sharing his wealth with his children?

3. What did Buffett plan to do with his wealth when he died?

4. Salomon became the object of an SEC and Justice Department investigation because of their bond trading. What did they do?

5. Buffett was interested in buying media companies in the 1980s. Why did he invest in Cap Cities through Berkshire?

6. What are referred to as Buffett's sweetheart deals?

7. What was the effect of irregularities in the bond trading by Salomon on traders?

8. What was the outcome of the government case against Salomon?

9. What stock did Buffett begin purchasing in 1988?

10. How many people are employed at Buffett's world headquarters?

Essay Topics

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Essay Topic 1

How did Buffett prosper during the insurance market problems in the 1990s? What did he do that others didn't? Explain the concept of float and how it applied to insurance companies in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Buffett's attitude toward his wealth? Why was he so secretive? Why did he always tell his children that they would never have any of his money? How would you characterize the Buffett home?

Essay Topic 3

What was Buffett's strategy for buying companies? How did he finance them? Did he take an active role in their management or did he sit in the background?

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