Everyone should read this book. Especially right now. If only to understand just how many variables influence the health of an economy and how hard it is to do the right thing to fix one. For example, regulation or free enterprise (let the market self-correct)? Both have merits. Neither is perfect. A surprisingly fascinating (and quick! though you'll want to re-read sentences and sections so you can recite them at parties) read. I wholeheartedly recommend.