Part 1: Perspective -- The core idea -- Autobiography of a failed philosopher -- The theory of reflexivity -- Reflexivity in financial markets -- Part 2: The current crisis and beyond -- The super-bubble hypothesis -- Autobiography of a successful speculator -- My outlook for 2008 -- Some policy recommendations

1. Financial crises -- United States
2. United States -- Economic policy
3. United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century
4. Credit -- United States