An eye-opening account of the failures of our financial system, the
sources of its staying power, and the path to meaningful economic
reform. Â Bankers brought the global economic system to its
knees in 2007 and nearly did the same in 2020. Both times, the US
government bailed out the banks and left them in control. How can
we end this cycle of trillion-dollar bailouts and make finance work
for the rest of us? Busting the Bankers' Club confronts the
powerful people and institutions that benefit from our broken
financial system—and the struggle to create an alternative.
Drawing from decades of research on the history, economics, and
politics of banking, economist Gerald Epstein shows that any
meaningful reform will require breaking up this club of
politicians, economists, lawyers, and CEOs who sustain the status
quo. Thankfully, there are thousands of activists, experts, and
public officials who are working to do just that. Clear-eyed and
hopeful, Busting the Bankers' Club centers the individuals and
groups fighting for a financial system that will better serve the
needs of the marginalized and support important transitions to a
greener, fairer economy.
General
Imprint: |
University of California Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
First published: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Gerald Epstein
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
380 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-520-38564-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-520-38564-0 |
Barcode: |
9780520385641 |
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