Whoops!: Why Everyone Owes Everyone and No One Can Pay by John Lanchester

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Lanchester attributes the financial meltdown to four interconnected factors:

Climate: A post-Cold War era of unregulated capitalism, where financial institutions operated with minimal oversight
Problem: The proliferation of subprime mortgages, which were offered to individuals with poor credit histories, leading to widespread defaults.
Mistake: The overreliance on flawed mathematical models that underestimated risk, particularly in complex financial instruments like collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and credit default swaps (CDSs).
Failure: Regulatory bodies' inability to identify and address the emerging risks within the financial system.

Through vivid storytelling, Lanchester illustrates how these elements converged, leading to a systemic collapse. He uses real-world examples, such as the situation in Iceland, to demonstrate the global reach and impact of the crisis. His writing is noted for its clarity and wit, making complex financial topics accessible to a broad audience.

About the Author

John Lanchester is a British novelist and journalist, renowned for his insightful explorations of contemporary society, economics, and human behavior. Born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1962, he spent his early years in various countries, including Hong Kong, before being educated in England at Gresham's School and St John's College, Oxford. Currently, he resides in London with his wife, historian and author Miranda Carter, and their two children

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