Bookshelf: Business Books for the Executive's Nightstand

By Kirk Shinkle

Posted: July 9, 2008

Financial Shock: A 360° Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis
—By Mark Zandi (FT Press)
Aggressive builders, greedy lenders, optimistic home buyers: Zandi, an economist at Moody's Economy.com, succinctly dissects the mortgage mess from start to (one hopes) finish. He criticizes "confused" policymakers and lays some blame on a slavish devotion to homeownership in America. In some ways, he concludes, "we were all speculating."

Start the discussion! Be the first to comment on this story.

Add Your Thoughts
About You

advertisement

U.S. News Rankings & Research

Best Places

Search for the perfect place for you and your family.

Best Careers

Careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction.

Car Rankings & Reviews

Make an informed choice when shopping for your next car.

advertisement

Slide Shows

15 Government-Heavy (and Recession-Resistant) Cities

Cities that have lots of government workers have proven recession-resistant.

advertisement

Subscribe

U.S. News Digital Weekly

A weekly insider's guide to politics and policy — in a multimedia, digital format. 52 issues for $19.95!

U.S. News & World Report

6 months of U.S. News & World Report's print edition for only $15. Save up to 67% off the cover price!