Unintended consequences : why everything you've been told about the economy is wrong
Title:
Unintended consequences : why everything you've been told about the economy is wrong
Author:
Conard, Edward.
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Publication Information:
New York : Portfolio, [2012]
©2012
Physical Description:
310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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.
Language:
English
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.
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ISBN:
9781591845508
Format :
Book
