Book is in great condition - like new, but the back of the dust jacket (see photo 2) is slightly damaged - most likely due to a bad sticker removal. A Crisis Wasted: Barack Obama’s Defining Decisions by Reed Hundt examines the critical policy choices made during President Obama’s first term, particularly in response to the 2008 financial crisis. Hundt, who served as a member of Obama’s transition team, argues that the administration missed key opportunities to enact transformative economic reforms. The book critiques the decision-making process and political constraints that, according to Hundt, prioritized incremental recovery over structural change. By analyzing the interplay of personalities, politics, and policies, Hundt highlights how these decisions shaped America’s post-crisis trajectory, leaving unresolved systemic challenges that continue to affect the nation.