Books by Alan S. Blinder

Alan S. Blinder, A Monetary Fiscal History of the United States, 1961-2021 .  A very good introduction to these topics from a mainstream point of view.

The strange and indeed unjustified senior status of derivatives contracts remains an under-discussed area for financial reform.  Here is a relevant Bolton and Oehmke paper (pdf).  The Blinder book you can buy here .