Stability of the financial system : illusion or feasible concept There was a world BC (Before Crisis) and there will be a world AD (After Deleveraging) the challenge is to create an effective efficient yet stable and sustainable financial system for this new world . This book provides the most comprehensive and thought provoking basis for action I have seen so far. (Paul Achleitner Chair of Supervisory Board Deutsche Bank AG).  The financial crisis demonstrated conclusively that for central bankers and other policymakers financial stability must always be of paramount concern for without it the macroeconomy will perform badly and monetary policy will lose its effectiveness. This book underscores the importance of financial stability laying out the key issues and what must be done to avoid such disasters in the future. (William C. Dudley President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York US). Since 2008 financial stability has moved to the center of the policy stage. This volume combining contributions from leading policy makers and academics is the essential introduction to the issues. Must reading. (Barry Eichengreen George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Professor of Economics and Political Science University of California Berkeley US). Financial stability is an overarching goal. In open and democratic societies ensuring financial stability is a matter of interest not only to central bankers academics and financial market players but also to all well informed citizens. This book provides an excellent basis for a wide ranging and rewarding debate. (Thomas J. Jordan Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank). Financial stability is necessary. To achieve this common target an on going dialogue is required between industry policymakers academia and other relevant stakeholders. This book provides a welcome and refreshing perspective from different standpoints on the issues at stake and reminds us of the remaining work ahead. (Axel Weber Chair of Supervisory Board UBS).