Predictable and Avoidable

Classified as 'Research Essential' by Baker & Taylor YBP Library Services ’Dr Pezzuto’s far-reaching and insightful book on the causes of and cures for the financial meltdown of the late 2000s is a must read for anyone who holds a position of trust. In particular, his comprehensive table on the Summary of Causes of the Financial Crisis and Actionable Risk Mitigation Plans is unparalleled in both form and function.’ John H. Nugent, School of Management, Texas Woman’s University, USA ’This exquisite book sheds a light on the facts that led to the biggest financial crises since the Great Depression. Dr Pezzuto provides the opportunity to understand the extreme risk taking, the excessive power of the banks and the regulation failure. By using fact based evidences, he proves that the biggest financial turbulence of this generation was preventable.’ Daniela Milanese, journalist, Agência Estado, Brazil ’This book impressively fits a number of puzzle pieces of crisis analysis right into a comprehensive structure of ethics and values that will be necessary to shape a world without too much pollution, and it shows that through the financial crisis also such a thing as financial pollution became apparent. Highly recommendable at a specifically personal level for leaders of all ranks.’ Peter H. Hoffmann, CEO, Evolta - Evolving Executive Careers / Consulting and Development, and Prof. em. SMCU, Austria ’This remarkable and insightful book shows the reader what really went wrong, and why, in the global financial crisis. A fact-based and unbiased perspective, robustly coupled with analytical insights, connects the dots of all the events that led to the financial meltdown and its aftermath. Based on the author’s own deductive reasoning, his extensive research and his seasoned managerial experience, the book is enriched with valuable thought-leaders insights on the crisis and sound proposals for improved financial regulation