Nowhere to Hide gives a short introduction to the main causes of the crisis, and can also be a rewarding read for more advanced readers. Since the onset of the financial crisis in 2007, three major narratives have emerged to explain it. The first lays the blame squarely on economic theory. The second narrative takes a different tack. It emphasizes the innovations, incentive structures and firm-level practices in the financial industry. The third narrative focuses on macroeconomic forces. Lim Mah-Hui and Lim Chin provide a competent account of the three major narratives. Readers looking for a short introduction to the main causes of the crisis will do well to start with this thin book which is one of the most readable, least intimidating books on the crisis in the market today. Nowhere to Hide is a fine little book that gives a concise and compelling introduction to the crisis. It deserves a place on the bookshelves of policymakers and students of financial crises alike (Business Times).

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