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An eye-opening account of the failures of our financial system, the sources of its staying power, and the path to meaningful economic reform. Bankers brought the global economic system to its knees in 2007 and nearly did the same in 2020. Both times, the US government bailed out the banks and left them in control. How can we end this cycle of trillion-dollar bailouts and make finance work for the rest of us? Busting the Bankers' Club confronts the powerful people and institutions that benefit from our broken financial system—and the struggle to create an alternative. Drawing from decades of research on the history, economics, and politics of banking, economist Gerald Epstein shows that any meaningful reform will require breaking up this club of politicians, economists, lawyers, and CEOs who sustain the status quo. Thankfully, there are thousands of activists, experts, and public officials who are working to do just that. Clear-eyed and hopeful, Busting the Bankers' Club centers the individuals and groups fighting for a financial system that will better serve the needs of the marginalized and support important transitions to a greener, fairer economy.

Twenty-four economists discuss how they promote their commitments to egalitarianism, democracy and ecological sanity through their research, activism and policy engagement

The book presents a comprehensive program aimed at establishing a global clean energy economy, emphasizing the dual goals of combating climate change and enhancing job opportunities. It highlights the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately forty percent by 2030, as recommended by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The focus is on actionable strategies that not only address environmental concerns but also promote economic growth and well-being.

The U.S. economy faced the prospect of a serious recession even prior to the September 11 terrorist attacks. The afflictions that had deepened under both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush - wage stagnation, rising inequality and wildly inflated stock markets - sharpened further.

The book explores the growing movement for "living wage" ordinances in response to the significant number of workers earning below the poverty line. It examines the details of this economic concept and provides documentation of its effects across various cities in the United States. Through analysis and illustrations, it highlights the outcomes of implementing living wage policies and the community coalitions advocating for change.

This work challenges the conventional understanding of Hong Kong's political culture as one of indifference