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Why everyone owes everyone and no one can pay.

In 2000, the total GDP of Earth was $36 trillion. At the start of 2007 it was $70 trillion. Today that growth has gone suddenly and sharply into decline. John Lanchester travels with a cast of characters - including reckless bankers, snoozing regulators, complacent politicians, predatory lenders, credit-drunk spendthrifts, and innocent bystanders to understand deeply and genuinely what is happening and why we feel the way we do.

Reviews and Press Quotes

John O'Farrell

“Explains the madness of modern capitalism with razor-sharp insight, brilliant clarity and a refreshing dose of humour.”

Sue Arnold, The Guardian

“Whoops! is a wonderful mix of history, facts, anecdotes and opinion. If you want a short, sharp rundown of the current economic crisis, this is it: genuinely funny money.”

The Sunday Times

“...everyone ought to read it.”

Will Self

“The route map to the crazed world of contemporary finance we have all been waiting for.”

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