The global financial crisis of 2008 caused a lot of problems, but the world economy didn't bounce back as expected. The West has been slow, while Asian economies have been struggling. People have tried to fix things with new rules and policies, but they haven't really solved the big issues like national debts and risky financial practices. The book "Global Economic Turmoil and the Public Good" talks about what caused the crisis and what needs to be done to prevent another one. It looks at how the world economy has changed since 2008 and suggests ways to make things better and avoid another big financial disaster.