Market Rules: Bankers, Presidents, and the Origins of the Great Recession. ByMark H. Rose. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2019. xiv + 258 pp. Notes, index. Cloth $39.95. ISBN: 978-0-8122-5102-9 (original) (raw)

Market Rules: Bankers, Presidents, and the Origins of the Great Recession by Mark H. Rose explores the transformation of the banking industry in the post-World War II era, highlighting the intertwining stories of key bankers and policymakers. The book analyzes the regulatory landscape and the motivations behind the growth strategies of large U.S. banks, while acknowledging some significant economic factors are largely omitted from the narrative, making the work more accessible to a general audience.