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Lords of finance
the bankers who broke the world
Book • 2009
The book examines the roles of central bankers Benjamin Strong Jr., Montagu Norman, Émile Moreau, and Hjalmar Schacht in the lead-up to the Great Depression.
It highlights their adherence to the gold standard and the consequences of their decisions, which significantly contributed to the economic catastrophe.
The narrative also draws parallels between past and present economic challenges and emphasizes the importance of flexible monetary policies, as advocated by John Maynard Keynes.
It highlights their adherence to the gold standard and the consequences of their decisions, which significantly contributed to the economic catastrophe.
The narrative also draws parallels between past and present economic challenges and emphasizes the importance of flexible monetary policies, as advocated by John Maynard Keynes.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Barry references Amat's book called Lords of Finance.
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Efficient Frontier Advisors Co-Founder & Neurologist Bill Bernstein
Mentioned by Jacob Shapiro while discussing the book's introduction and its discussion of Norman Engel and the interconnectedness of the world economy before World War I.
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David McWilliams while discussing the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act and the Great Depression.
David McWilliams while discussing the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act and the Great Depression.
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