“Despite the Feds’ aggressive monetary policies, factors such as bank liquidity, high levels of government debt, wayward inflation, and worldwide health crises contribute to unprecedented perils. The interconnectedness of the global financial system creates risks across the continents. Fazle Chowdhury expounds on the history of financial problems that have ruined lives and livelihoods. Anchored by the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the 2008 worldwide economic crisis, Chowdhury calls upon sound regulations to promote greater accountability among banking leaders and economic policy-makers.” —Maileen Hamto, San Diego Book Review