About the book
In spite of its key role in creating the ruinous financial crisis of 2008, the American banking industry has grown bigger, more profitable, and more resistant to regulation than ever. Anchored by six megabanks whose assets amount to more than 60 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, this oligarchy proved it could first hold the global economy hostage and then use its political muscle to fight off meaningful reform. 13 Bankers brilliantly charts the rise to power of the financial sector and forcefully argues that we must break up the big banks if we want to avoid future financial catastrophes.
Updated, with additional analysis of the government’s recent attempt to reform the banking industry, this is a timely and expert account of our troubled political economy.
Editions of 13 Bankers
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307379054
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307476609
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307379221
Read an Excerpt
In spite of its key role in creating the ruinous financial crisis of 2008, the American banking industry has grown bigger, more profitable, and more resistant to regulation than ever. Anchored by six megabanks whose assets amount to more than 60 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, this oligarchy proved it could first hold the global economy hostage and then use its political muscle to fight off meaningful reform. 13 Bankers brilliantly charts the rise to power of the financial sector and forcefully argues that we must break up the big banks if we want to avoid future financial catastrophes.
Updated, with additional analysis of the government’s recent attempt to reform the banking industry, this is a timely and expert account of our troubled political economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 13 Bankers about?
In spite of its key role in creating the ruinous financial crisis of 2008, the American banking industry has grown bigger, more profitable, and more resistant to regulation than ever. Anchored by six megabanks whose assets amount to more than 60 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, this oligarchy proved it could first hold the global economy hostage and then use its political muscle to fight off meaningful reform. 13 Bankers brilliantly charts the rise to power of the financial sector and forcefully argues that we must break up the big banks if we want to avoid future financial catastrophes.
Updated, with additional analysis of the government’s recent attempt to reform the banking industry, this is a timely and expert account of our troubled political economy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in 13 Bankers?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Economics > Economic history
Where can I read a sample of 13 Bankers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307379054
Who is/are the Author/s of the book 13 Bankers?
James Kwak, Simon Johnson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
13 Bankers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307379054) and paperback(ISBN 9780307476609) and ebook(ISBN 9780307379221)
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