The Alchemists: Three Central Bankers And A World On Fire

"Another book on the financial crisis and its aftermath? To borrow a phrase, “This time is different.” Neil Irwin of The Washington Post reinvigorates a familiar tale by focusing on the partnership of three men: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet. Worst idea ever for a buddy movie? Not exactly. Each man is fascinating in his own right, and each was prepared to act on the lessons of history. The result is a deep study of the role of central banks in modern economies and the staggering power of the bankers running them."