Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-417) and index.

The good, the bad and the ugly -- Good and evil : alchemy and banking -- Radical uncertainty : the purpose of financial markets -- Heroes and villaims : the role of central banks -- Marriage and divorce : money and nations -- Innocence regained : reforming money and banking -- Healing and hurbis : the world economy today -- The audacity of pessimism : the prisoner's dilemma and the coming crisis.

The former governor of the Bank of England recounts his country's experiences throughout the Great Recession while outlining a blueprint for recovery-era capitalism that is more resilient to modern boom-and-bust cycles.