{"product_id":"9780241963135","title":"9780241963135","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Penguin Economist Special reports delve into the most pressing economic issues of the day: from national and global economies, to the impact of trade, industry and jobs. Written to be read on a long commute or in your lunch hour - be better informed in under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs financial innovation good or bad?\u003cbr\u003eDid it cause the financial crisis of 2007\/2008?\u003cbr\u003eAre the current financial systems working for a stable global economy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Palmer answers these questions in his special report, but urges that it's more that just a debate on whether financial innovation does or doesn't work.  In fact, he claims, it is almost impossible to draw these distinctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a variety of examples - from social bonds to securitisations risks - he highlights the weaknesses in innovative strategies, revealing how some innovation is doomed to failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe consequences of innovation are now so crucial and so scrutinised - it is essential reading for anyone in the business world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSections include:\u003cbr\u003ePlaying with fire\u003cbr\u003eThe ferment of finance\u003cbr\u003eThe little guy\u003cbr\u003eFrom vanilla to rocky road\u003cbr\u003eThe fast and furious\u003cbr\u003eOf plumbing and promises\u003cbr\u003eOn the side of the angels\u003cbr\u003eSafety first\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172080664816,"sku":"9780241963135","price":3.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780241963135_p0.jpg?v=1763680280","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780241963135","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}