Description
Turner recommended radical measures, such as quantitative easing, in early 2008 but argues that action has been taken too late and been too timid to make a real difference. He dissects the policy mistakes of the last 12 months including Obama's doomed market-led response to the crisis and the obsession of central banks with the red herring of inflation.
There is no doubt the economy is still in serious trouble, but Turner shows that learning from the mistakes made so far can prevent a situation worse than that of the 1930s crisis.
About the Author
Graham Turner is the founder of GFC Economics an independent economic consultancy which provides forecasting services for some of the world's largest banks. He has worked in the financial sector for over 20 years and is the author of The Credit Crunch (Pluto, 2008) and No Way to Run an Economy (Pluto, 2009).
Reviews
'Turner argues that we urgently need a thorough rethink of the shareholder model that blindly chases short-term profit and denies a voice to workers - and, indeed, to small investors' -- New Statesman
Book Information
ISBN 9780745329765
Author Graham Turner
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Pluto Press
Publisher Pluto Press
Weight(grams) 311g