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Book SynopsisA cautionary tale of failed policies and corporate mismanagement that compellingly addresses previously unexplored issues of political ideology, organizational dynamics, and ethics, Days of Slaughter will appeal to readers everywhere who want a fuller explanation of what went awry in the US housing market.
Trade ReviewThis detailed, thoughtful examination of the GSEs before, during, and after the crisis is a welcome contribution to the historical record of a turbulent time. Publishers Weekly
Table of ContentsContents Key Acronyms Acknowledgements Prologue - Acknowledging the Obvious 5I. Reckoning Day 8II. Homeownership: Dream or Nightmare? 35III. Securitization Breakdown 62 IV. Charter Confusion 90 V. Affordable Housing 112VI. Subprime Semantics 138VII. Political Capture 156VIII. Who's Ultimately Responsible? 181IX. Scandal (s) 198X. Battle for Credit Leadership 222XI. One Tough Bill 247XII. Stand Up and Say 272XIII. The Unraveling 288XIV. Sad Goodbyes 305XV: Housing's Future 309XVI: Wherefore Ethics? 319
