Nothing Is Too Big to Fail: How the Last Financial Crisis Informs Today
Description
In 2008, the American economy collapsed, taking with it millions of Americans' jobs, homes, and life savings. The impending financial crisis was devastating, and many are still feeling its effects today. Though the crisis was debilitating, the US government has yet to implement policies that would prevent a repeat of the Great Recession. The middle class continues to shrink, escalations in racial injustices prevail, and distrust of the government grows by the day. And with the country's current fiscal policies, our economy is in a fragile place, barely strong enough to survive a shock caused by an international conflict, a cyberattack, or a global pandemic, like COVID-19. Nothing Is Too Big to Fail holds a microscope to the very policies and corruption that led to this major economic recession. Authors Kerry and Linda Killinger warn that, without significant institutional change, the country has created asset and debt bubbles that could burst at any time. No institution, government, or country is too big to fail. But by learning from our past mistakes and taking action, we can return our country's economic system--and in turn, our democracy--to one that is secure.
Product Details
Price
$55.99
$52.07
Publisher
Gildan Media Corporation
Publish Date
March 30, 2021
Language
English
Type
MP3 CD
EAN/UPC
9798200568253
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About the Author
Kerry Killinger is the co-author of the prize-winning and best-selling book, Nothing is Too Big to
Fail: How the Last Financial Crisis Informs Today.
With Linda Cottington Killinger, she has won the Nautilus Award for Journalism and
Investigative Reporting, Axiom Business Award for Economics, IPPY Award for
Finance and Economics, and the Indie Award for Business. They both have had
long careers in finance and business.
Fail: How the Last Financial Crisis Informs Today.
With Linda Cottington Killinger, she has won the Nautilus Award for Journalism and
Investigative Reporting, Axiom Business Award for Economics, IPPY Award for
Finance and Economics, and the Indie Award for Business. They both have had
long careers in finance and business.
LINDA KILLINGER was vice chair of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and chair of its audit/finance committee. She was also a consulting partner in an international accounting firm specializing in strategic planning and merger/acquisitions for financial institutions. She was the publisher and editor of Overseas Business magazine. Prior to that, she was appointed by Governor Robert D. Rayas the director of administration for the Iowa Department of Human Services, which included the prison system, mental health hospitals, AFDC, and other human service programs. She was appointed by Governor Tom Vilsack to chair his Committee for a Comprehensive Housing Strategy for Iowa. She has a bachelor of science degree from Iowa State University, an MBA from Drake University, and completed additional graduate work at the Kellogg School of Management. In 2002, Linda and Kerry founded the Kerry & Linda Killinger Foundation, an organization that helps local communities thrive by promoting government fiscal responsibility, encouraging civil discourse, and promoting the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within society. Their philanthropic work has led them to support local organizations like the University of Washington, Shriners Hospitals for Children, United Way, and the Seattle Art Museum.
Gary Bennett is an experienced audiobook narrator, an electrical engineer, and a private pilot. He has always been passionate about storytelling and spent years honing his craft with some of the best names in the field. When not narrating, he can be found listening to music or spending time outdoors. Born and raised in California, he currently resides in the greater Seattle area.
