Using the same presentation and detail that has earned her such wide-ranging acclaim for her previous books, Padma Desai explains in a course-friendly way the complexities of economic policy and financial reform. She merges a compelling narrative with scholarly research to teach and to engage...

Financial crisis origin -- Banking sector stress tests: United States versus the European Union -- Is the U.S. economy on the mend? -- Global recovery prospects: North America and Europe, Asia, and South America -- Hedge funds and derivatives, credit default swaps, and rating agencies -- U.S....