| Description |
310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-299) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- What went right -- A brief history of the U.S. economy -- The role of investment -- The role of the trade deficit -- The role of incentives -- What went wrong -- The role of banks, credit rating agencies, and regulators -- The role of short-term debt and government policy -- What comes next -- Preventing another bank run -- Reducing unemployment -- Redistributing income -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index. |
| Summary |
Presents a counterintuitive assessment of the financial crisis to identify what the author believes were its actual causes, outlining recommended changes for strengthening the nation's economy. |
| Subject |
United States -- Economic conditions.
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United States -- Economic policy.
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Finance -- United States.
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| ISBN |
9781591845508 hardback $27.95 |
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1591845505 hardback |
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