What should serve as money, who should control its creation and circulation, and according to what rules? For more than two hundred years, the “money question” shaped American social thought, becoming a central subject of political debate and class conflict. Sovereign of the Mar…
The elusive sovereign -- Paper money and the problem of circulation in the colonial era -- John Wise and the natural law of commerce -- William Douglass and the natural history of credit -- Commercial banking and the problem of representation in the Jacksonian era -- William Leg…
What should serve as money, who should control its creation and circulation, and according to what rules? For more than two hundred years, the "money question" shaped American social thought. This book explores how and why the means of payment became a central subject of politic…
Jeffrey Sklansky's wide-ranging study comprises three chronological parts devoted to major episodes in the career of the money question. First, the fight over the innovation of paper money in colonial New England. Second, the battle over the development of commercial banking in …
Exile on Wall Street
An insider points out the holes that still exist on Wall Street and in the banking system Exile on Wall Street is a gripping read for anyone with an interest in business and finance, U.S. capitalism, the future of banking, and the root causes of the financial meltdown. Award win…
This book examines the behind-the-scenes maneuverings of the biggest U.S. financial institutions and the root causes of the 2008 financial meltdown.
Based upon his professional experience as a banking analyst, the author presents his insights and perspective on the U.S. banking industry throughout the recent global financial crisis.
Based upon his professional experience as a banking analyst, the author presents his insights and perspective on the U.S. banking industry throughout the recent global financial crisis.
