Patient zero

摘要

In his book "Infectious Greed: How Deceit and Risk Corrupted the Financial Markets," University of San Diego Professor Frank Partnoy identifies Andy Krieger as "patient zero" of our current epidemic. Nearly forgotten today, Krieger became an early success in options under Charlie Sanford at Bankers Trust in the 1980s. As Krieger's successes grew, so did his power within the company - which he abruptly left after the company reneged on the bonus he felt he was due.