In the Taylor & Francis chapter “The Bankers’ Club and the Power of Finance”, economist Gerald Epstein reveals the hidden influence of The Banking Club a powerful network of elite financial actors shaping U.S. economic and regulatory policy. The chapter explores how this inner circle sustains its dominance through control of risk management, market behavior, and policy direction, often at the public’s expense. A must-read for finance professionals, scholars, and policymakers, it offers a critical lens on inequality, instability, and democratic accountability in modern finance. Discover how The Banking Club quietly shapes the financial world.