Deal Makers, Brokers, and Bankers (Secrets of the Great Investors)

The institutions and big players of Wall Street help listeners shape their financial worlds in a profound way; many act on behalf of millions of people as they invest pension funds, retirement plans, or other group assets. Investment bankers play a key role for companies that sell stock; stock brokers offer an array of services to fit a number of investor needs. Listeners learn how deal makers, brokers, and bankers shape one's financial opportunities.

Curbing Bailouts: Bank Crises and Democratic Accountability in Comparative Perspective

"Rosas's compelling theory and wide-ranging empirical evidence yield a persuasive but surprising conclusion in light of the financial meltdown of 2008–9. In the event of banking crises, not only do elected governments treat taxpayers better and force bankers and their creditors to pay more for their mistakes, but bankers in democracies are more prudent as a consequence . . . essential reading for all interested in the political economy of crisis and in the future of banking regulation."