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On the Brink

Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System

Henry M. Paulson

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On the Brink (2010) offers a behind-the-scenes account of the 2008 financial crisis from the perspective of the U.S. Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson. It follows the intense negotiations, high-stakes decisions, and unprecedented government interventions aimed at preventing a global economic collapse. Through firsthand insight, it reveals the complexity and urgency of managing a financial system on the verge of disaster.

Who Should Listen

  • Economics students studying financial crises
  • Policymakers navigating systemic risk
  • Anyone interested in global finance

About the Authors

Henry M. Paulson Jr., a former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard MBA, led the U.S. financial response during the 2008 economic crisis. Before his time in government, he was Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, bringing decades of high-level experience in finance. He is also the author of the best-selling Dealing with China, which explores the complexities of U.S.–China relations.