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Last resort : the financial crisis and the future of bailouts /

Posner, Eric A., 1965-

Last resort : the financial crisis and the future of bailouts / Eric A. Posner. - 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The transformation of the financial system -- Crisis -- The lawfulness of the rescue -- The trial of AIG -- Fannie and Freddie -- The bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler -- Takings and government action in emergencies -- Politics and reform.

Eric A. Posner argues that bailouts, like those that took place during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, have happened in the past and that they are both "necessary and unavoidable in any modern capitalist or market-based system." Posner analyzes bailouts from economic, political, and legal angles.--Provided by publisher.

9780226420066 (cloth : alk. paper)

2017017174


Financial crises--United States.
Bailouts (Government policy)--United States.
Intervention (Federal government)--United States.
Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009.

HB3722 / .P666 2018

338.5/430973

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