The Bankers' New Clothes

<p><b>Why our banking system is broken&#151;and what we must do to fix it</b><br><br>As memories of the Global Financial Crisis have faded it has been tempting to believe that the banking system is now safe and that we will never again have to choose between havoc and massive bailouts. But <i>The Bankers&#146; New Clothes</i> shows that reforms have changed little&#151;and that the banks still present serious dangers to the world economy. Writing in clear language anyone can understand Anat Admati and Martin Hellwig explain how we can have a healthier banking system without sacrificing any benefits. They also debunk the false and misleading narratives of bankers regulators politicians academics and others who oppose real reform.</p>