In explaining where we have gone wrong Lewitt pulls few punches in criticizing some of the counterproductive forces that have led to the death of capital--including Wall Street practices such as private equity and derivatives trading--which he views both as economically unproductive and morally misguided. Page by informative page, this timely guide: Addresses "financialization" and its consequences, such as a weaker U.S. dollar, the destruction of American industries, and the loss of American economic and political influenceExplores the most important aspects of capital and capitalism through the prism of four of the world's great economic thinkersDiscusses how the legal system aided economic weakening by privileging short-term investment goalsCalls for politically controversial reforms such as stricter regulation of hedge funds and private equity firms, banning naked credit default swaps and Structured Investment Vehicles, and principles-based reforms to improve systemic stability
Financial reform is needed to make sure capital does not die again. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, "The Death of Capital" is not just a play-by-play of the recent financial crisis, but an original and passionate analysis of the trends that led to it and what can be done in a regulatory sense to address the problems.
In explaining where we have gone wrong Lewitt pulls few punches in criticizing some of the counterproductive forces that have led to the death of capital--including Wall Street practices such as private equity and derivatives trading--which he views both as economically unproductive and morally misguided. Page by informative page, this timely guide: Addresses "financialization" and its consequences, such as a weaker U.S. dollar, the destruction of American industries, and the loss of American economic and political influenceExplores the most important aspects of capital and capitalism through the prism of four of the world's great economic thinkersDiscusses how the legal system aided economic weakening by privileging short-term investment goalsCalls for politically controversial reforms such as stricter regulation of hedge funds and private equity firms, banning naked credit default swaps and Structured Investment Vehicles, and principles-based reforms to improve systemic stability
Financial reform is needed to make sure capital does not die again. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, "The Death of Capital" is not just a play-by-play of the recent financial crisis, but an original and passionate analysis of the trends that led to it and what can be done in a regulatory sense to address the problems.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | March 2010 |
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First published | 2010 |
Authors | Michael E. Lewitt |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 288 |
Edition | 1st edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-62116-5 |
Barcode | 9780470621165 |
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LSN | 0-470-62116-8 |