Bailout nation how greed and easy money corrupted Wall Street and shook the world economy

An engaging look at what led to the financial turmoil we now find ourselves in Bailout Nation offers one of the clearest looks at the financial lenders, regulators, and politicians responsible for the financial crisis of 2008. Written by Barry Ritholtz, one of today's most popular economic blo...

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Main Author: Ritholtz, Barry (-)
Other Authors: Task, Aaron
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons c2009.
Edition:Rev. and updated ed
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Summary:An engaging look at what led to the financial turmoil we now find ourselves in Bailout Nation offers one of the clearest looks at the financial lenders, regulators, and politicians responsible for the financial crisis of 2008. Written by Barry Ritholtz, one of today's most popular economic bloggers and a well-established industry pundit, this book skillfully explores how the United States evolved from a rugged independent nation to a soft Bailout Nation-where financial firms are allowed to self-regulate in good times, but are bailed out by taxpayers in bad times. Entertaining and informativ
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (355 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-314) and index.
ISBN:9780470535981
9781282122703
9786612122705
9780470535967