Good Regulation, Bad Regulation

Focusing on the distinction between 'good' and 'bad' financial regulation, this book examines the crucial relationship between regulation, corruption, and financial instability following the 2007-2008 crisis. The author critiques various regulatory approaches, highlighting the advantages and drawbacks of specific regulations on leverage, liquidity, payday loans, and securitization, while also addressing the pitfalls of regulating short selling and high-frequency trading. Ultimately, the book argues against the notion of free-market solutions to financial instability and challenges the concept of 'too big to fail.'