In the next twenty years the world economy will enjoy one of its strongest periods of growth. Opportunities, life expectancy, income and educational standards will all rise. This book presents a lucid and accessible approach to what is happening in the global economy and what it means.
This book provides an authoritative account of the economic and political roots of the 2008 financial crisis, examining why it was triggered in the United States and its lasting impact on both the American and global economies.
A compelling portrait of the development of the financial crisis from the perspective of a real insider and policy-maker. Field makes use of an almost unparalleled network of contacts in the world of finance and commerce to give us a lucid and timely guide to understanding what the issues were and still are.
