We've been assured that the recession is over, but the country and the economy continue to feel the effects of the 2008 financial crisis. People are still searching for answers about what caused it, what it has wrought, and how we can recover. In a world where every second count, everyone should stay up-to-speed on current events and digest the kernels of wisdom found in the great works of the past. The Second Great Contraction enables you to be an instant expert in a world where information is everywhere but the quality is at a premium.
This selection from the best-selling book This Time Is Different—the definitive history of financial crises, including the recent subprime meltdown.