Global Financial Crisis

The National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko returns with a breathtaking contemporary epic: a masterpiece by turns sweeping and intimate, that reckons with ambition and moderation, lust and loyalty, personal dreams and familial duty. Min Jin Lee brings grand...

When Hank Paulson, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs, was appointed in 2006 to become the nation's next Secretary of the Treasury, he knew that his move from Wall Street to Washington would be daunting and challenging. But Paulson had no idea that a year later, he would find himself at the very...

The bestselling author of The Death of Money and Currency Wars reveals the global elites' dark effort to hide a coming catastrophe from investors in The Road to Ruin, now a National Bestseller. A drumbeat is sounding among the global elites. The signs of a worldwide financial meltdown are...

A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei—a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect—pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world’s largest banks. For over half a century, Banco Popular was one of...

Uncover the hidden triggers of the 2008 financial crash to build wealth protection and secure your retirement savings. Whether you are commuting to the office or anxiously navigating today’s unpredictable global markets, this high-energy guide transforms complex economic history into...

How did a collapse in the U.S. housing market nearly destroy the global financial system? In 2008, millions of people lost their jobs, their homes, and their retirement savings. Lehman Brothers collapsed. AIG required one of the largest government bailouts in history. Banks stopped lending. Businesses couldn't borrow money. Global financial markets froze. But why did it happen? How could mortgages issued to ordinary American families trigger a worldwide financial crisis? Why did the failure of one investment bank threaten the entire global economy? Why did governments rescue banks but allow...

"David McWilliams is a terrifically energetic narrator with a perfect Irish lilt."—Kirkus In this fresh, eye-opening global history, economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money—from clay tablets in Mesopotamia to cryptocurrency in Silicon Valley. This program...

A New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on market risk argues that seismic shifts in the global economy will trigger a multi-trillion-dollar migration of wealth, outlining new rules of investing for the forward-thinking. “I can’t tell you how much I learned from How to Listen...

"If you want to know why international crooks and their eminently respectable financial advisors walk tall and only the little people pay taxes, this is the ideal book for you. Every politician and moneyman on the planet should read it, but they won't because it's actually about them." —John...

What if the most devastating economic collapse in modern history was not really about the stock market alone? “1929: Crash, Depression, and the Reinvention of America” is a gripping narrative history of the Great Crash, the Great Depression, and the dramatic remaking of the American state. This book goes far beyond the familiar images of Wall Street panic and plunging stock prices. It shows how a financial boom became a banking crisis, how a banking crisis became a social catastrophe, and how that catastrophe transformed the United States and helped reshape the modern world. Set against...

Every financial crash feels sudden — but the truth is, the warning signs are always there. Financial Crashes Explained is your clear, compelling guide to understanding the hidden forces that drive every boom, bubble, and collapse. Instead of fear or confusion, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate any economic storm. Through gripping stories, real historical events, and simple breakdowns of complex systems, you’ll discover: Why economic cycles rise and fall How bubbles form — and the predictable way they burst The psychology that makes smart people panic The policy ...

Are you tired of the constant financial pain, the nagging agitation that comes with money worries, and the overwhelming feeling that your financial life is spinning out of control? Look no further. "Mastering Personal Finance" is your beacon of hope, guiding you towards a brighter financial future. In this meticulously crafted book, we address the pain points that keep you up at night. We'll unravel the mysteries of budgeting, investing, and debt management, all in clear and easy-to-understand language. Say goodbye to the jargon-filled confusion that often surrounds personal finance, and ...

Experience the gripping narrative nonfiction of a historic financial crash that destroyed everyday life savings. Perfect for your daily commute, this cinematic economic history translates complex Wall Street jargon into a tense, character-driven thriller. Watch a towering house of cards collapse...

From the man who predicted the worst economic crisis in US history comes Jim Rickards’ second prediction – the collapse of our global economy. The supply chain crisis is coming to a head. Today, your favorite products are missing from store shelves, caught in supply chain limbo somewhere in...

Money did not begin with coins, paper notes, or central banks. It began with obligation, record-keeping, and trust — long before gold was minted or currencies were printed. This book traces the full evolution of money, from barter economies and early debt systems to the rise of central banking, the gold standard, Bretton Woods, and the emergence of the dollar as the dominant global currency. It examines how coinage reshaped political authority, how metallic standards imposed discipline, why the gold regime ultimately broke, and how the 1971 end of convertibility transformed the modern ...

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

What happens when the world’s safest investment stops feeling safe? For generations, U.S. Treasury bonds have been the financial system’s ultimate refuge—the asset governments, banks, pension funds, insurers, and investors turn to when everything else looks uncertain. But what happens when the pressure begins inside the safe haven itself? WHEN SAFE HAVENS FAIL examines a convergence few investors are prepared for: record U.S. debt, persistent deficits, changing foreign demand for Treasuries, geopolitical instability, de-dollarization, rising energy costs, and an unprecedented global ...

Edited by three of the policymakers who led the government's response to the crisis, with chapters written by the teams tasked with finding policy solutions, this book provides a comprehensive accounting of the internal debates and controversies surrounding the measures that were taken to stabilize the financial system and the economy. Offering previously untold insight into the key choices (including rejected options) and a frank evaluation of successes and failures, this volume is both an important historical document and an indispensable guide for confronting future financial calamities.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the critically acclaimed author of The Establishment, an excoriating take-down of Western hubris – and the book that reveals why we’re really in the state we’re in. Almost everywhere we turn these days, there’s talk of a West in decline. Our jobs, our...

Even the smartest investors lose their minds – and their money. Why do investors chase AI stocks that bleed losses? Why do they ignore glaring opportunities hiding in plain sight? Why does the stock market fall after a football defeat, or rise on a sunny day? In The Madness of Markets...