After the Music Stopped
By Alan S. Blinder
The Financial Crisis, the Response, and the Work Ahead. Penguin, 2013.
Summary of After the Music Stopped book by Alan S. Blinder
A detailed account of the events that led to 2008 financial crisis, including specifics about the system and policies that allowed the economic meltdown to occur with an especial focus on the continued international implications.
Chapters in After the Music Stopped book summary
What do you get from this book? A comprehensive account of how the us government responded to the great recession
The financial crisis began in 2007 when there was far less market regulation
Unchecked housing loans and subprime mortgages were the precursor to the economic downturn
When the bond bubble burst, the financial system faced additional pressure
The great recession was set in motion by seven key weaknesses
The destabilized stock market came close to causing a financial meltdown
The us government and federal reserve took historic measures to save the economy
New regulations were put in place to prevent a similar crisis from happening again
The financial repercussions of the economic crisis were felt worldwide
The lessons from the worldwide economic slowdown urge caution and oversight
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Selected critiques in brief
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Who should read After the Music Stopped book
- Statisticians
- Government financial regulators
- Bankers and insurance brokers
- Financial Analysts
- Investors interested in past market cycles
About the author of After the Music Stopped
Alan S. Blinder
Author Alan S. Blinder is an accomplished financial analyst and speaker, appearing in the Wall Street Journal and on PBS, CNN, and other news networks. He is a former federal governor, White House advisor, Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, and a best-selling author.
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