Pt. 1. 2008: after the crash. The worst market crisis in 60 years ; The perilous price of oil ; Paulson cannot be allowed a blank check ; Recapitalise the banking system ; How to capitalize the banks and save finance ; America must lead a rescue of emerging economies -- pt. 2. 2009: The right...

The key dynamics of the transatlantic banking crisis are analyzed – with emphasis on the fact that the banking disaster of 2007/08 was not really a surprise –, and the five key requirements for restoring stability and efficiency in the EU/OECD banking sector are highlighted. Most important,...