A History of the Federal Reserve, Vol. 1: 1913-1951 by Meltzer, Allan H - 2003

University of Chicago Press, 2003-01-15. hardcover. Very Good. 6x2x9. Hardback--inscribed by author--otherwise, no flaws

The University of Chicago Press, 2003. 12th Edition . Paperback. Very Good. 800 pages including index. Allan H. Meltzer's monumental history of the Federal Reserve System tells the story of one of America's most influential but least understood public institutions. This first volume covers the period from the Federal Reserve's founding in 1913 through the Treasury-Federal Reserve Accord of 1951, which marked the beginning of a larger and greatly changed institution. To understand why the Federal Reserve acted as it did at key points in its history, Meltzer draws on meeting minutes, correspondence, and other internal documents (many made public only during the 1970s) to trace the reasoning behind its policy decisions. He explains, for instance, why the Federal Reserve remained passive throughout most of the economic decline that led to the Great Depression, and how the Board's actions helped to produce the deep recession of 1937 and 1938. He also highlights the impact on the institution of… Read More

University of Chicago Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

University of Chicago Press. hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Univ of Chicago Pr, 2002. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 808 pages. 9.25x6.25x2.00 inches.