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A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960
Book • 1971
This book, written by Milton Friedman and Anna J. Schwartz, is a landmark work in economic history.
It argues that changes in the money supply profoundly influenced the U.S.
economy, particularly during significant economic events such as the Great Depression.
The authors criticize the Federal Reserve for its handling of monetary policy, especially during the Great Depression, and emphasize the importance of steady control of the money supply in managing economic fluctuations.
The book also discusses the role of the gold standard, the impact of bank failures, and the decision-making processes within the Federal Reserve.
It argues that changes in the money supply profoundly influenced the U.S.
economy, particularly during significant economic events such as the Great Depression.
The authors criticize the Federal Reserve for its handling of monetary policy, especially during the Great Depression, and emphasize the importance of steady control of the money supply in managing economic fluctuations.
The book also discusses the role of the gold standard, the impact of bank failures, and the decision-making processes within the Federal Reserve.
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Mentioned by Jennifer Burns as a collaborative work reinterpreting the history of the United States through money.
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Mentioned by Jeffrey Lacker as a work co-authored by Milton Friedman and Anna Jacobson-Schwartz on monetary history.
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Mark Levin when discussing Milton Friedman and Anna Schwartz's analysis of the Federal Reserve's role in the Great Depression.
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Richard Sylla as a great history book combining historical narrative with economic analysis of the US monetary system.
Richard Sylla as a great history book combining historical narrative with economic analysis of the US monetary system.
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Mentioned by Ben Bernanke as a book about the Great Depression.
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Mentioned when discussing an alternative explanation for the Great Depression.
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Russ Roberts as a memorable interviewee, discussing his books "Capitalism and Freedom" and "A Monetary History of the United States."
Russ Roberts as a memorable interviewee, discussing his books "Capitalism and Freedom" and "A Monetary History of the United States."
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