Based on detailed comparative case studies, this new volume from a leading international group of authors reveals fundamental differences in the economic and political ideology underlying the the six Anglo-Saxon 'liberal market economies' (LMEs), and how this determined their relative resilience in the face of the global financial crisis.

Preface 1. The 'Not So Global' Crisis Sue Konzelmann, Marc Fovargue-Davies and Olivier Butzbach 2. The Return of 'Financialized' Liberal Capitalism Sue Konzelmann, Marc Fovargue-Davies and Frank Wilkinson 3. The United States: 'With freedom and liberty for all' Saule Omarova, Cynthia Williams, Lissa Lamkin Broome and John Conley 4. The United Kingdom: Thatcherism - A heavy hand and a 'light touch' Sue Konzelmann, Marc Fovargue-Davies and Frank Wilkinson 5. Ireland: Hubris and nemesis Blanaid Clarke and Niamh Hardiman 6. New Zealand: Staying in the black James Lockhart 7. Canada: 'Bank bashing' is a popular sport Poonam Puri 8. Australia: Economic liberalization and financialization - An introduction Sue Konzelmann and Marc Fovargue-Davies 9. Australia Versus the US and UK: The kangaroo economy Steve Keen 10. Institutional Foundations of the Anglo Saxon Banking Systems: Some are more liberal than others Olivier Butzbach, Sue Konzelmann and Marc Fovargue-Davies 11. The 'Ordoliberal' Variety of Neo-liberalism Gerhard Schnyder and Mathias Siems 12. Conclusions Sue Konzelmann and Marc Fovargue-Davies