Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics

Fear City is a gripping historical account of New York City's brush with bankruptcy in 1975, offering a detailed examination of the political and economic forces that shaped the city's fiscal crisis.

With unparalleled access to archival sources and interviews with key players, Phillips-Fein provides a nuanced and compelling narrative of how the crisis transformed New York and reshaped ideas about government across America.

This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the resurgent fiscal conservatism of today, offering insights into the political and economic forces that continue to shape our world.