Bankers' Trust: How Social Relations Avert Global Financial Collapse.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2026, v. 105, n. 1. P. 183 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: EICHENGREEN, BARRY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the book "Bankers' Trust: How Social Relations Avert Global Financial Collapse" by Aditi Sahasrabuddhe, which examines the role of social relations among central bankers in fostering cooperation during financial crises. Sahasrabuddhe argues that beyond geopolitical and national interests, the shared backgrounds and personal connections of central bankers significantly influence their collaborative efforts, as evidenced during the 2007-8 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The book highlights historical instances of central bank cooperation, tracing its impact from the post-World War I era through the Bretton Woods system. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2026/01, Vol. 105, Issue 1, p183
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:190321856
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