why everything you've been told about the economy is wrong /
First Statement of Responsibility
Edward Conard
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Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
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Portfolio,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2012
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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310 pages :
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illustrations ;
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24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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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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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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