Nearly perfect storm

By Uyless Black

Subjects: Savings and loan association failures, Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009, History, Corrupt practices, Bank failures, Politics and government, Savings and Loan Bailout, 1989-1995, Political action committees

Description: The Nearly Perfect Storm examines the financial, political, and social factors that led to the 2008 financial meltdown in America. It documents the corrupt behavior of several financial institutions, the venal actions of Congress, the excessive influence of Super PACs and K Street on political elections, and the greed of both consumers and sellers of real estate. All of which contributed to the most serious social and financial crisis in America since the Great Depression.