Description: A cautionary tale of failed policies and corporate mismanagement that compellingly addresses previously unexplored issues of political ideology, organizational dynamics, and ethics, Days of Slaughter will appeal to readers everywhere who want a fuller explanation of what went awry in the US housing market.
Brief description: Susan Wharton Gates, the founder of the Wharton Policy Group, LLC, teaches at Virginia Tech's Center for Public Administration and Policy and the Pamplin School of Business. She is also a capstone advisor for Georgetown University's Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate program.
Review Quotes: This detailed, thoughtful examination of the GSEs before, during, and after the crisis is a welcome contribution to the historical record of a turbulent time.
--Publishers Weekly