#3432

Mentioned in 8 episodes

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.

Mentioned by

David McWilliams

David Rosenberg

David Kilcullen

Daniel Kimerling

Catherine Edwards

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Barry references Amat's book called Lords of Finance.

Efficient Frontier Advisors Co-Founder & Neurologist Bill Bernstein

Mentioned by

James Quincey

as a book about underlying structural changes.

James Quincey Chair and CEO of Coca-Cola

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.

Separating Signal From Noise (with Rob!)

Mentioned by

David McWilliams

while discussing the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act and the Great Depression.

Did Ferris Bueller Predict the Trade War?

Mentioned by

David Kilcullen

as a source for information about Lloyd's of London insuring the German merchant fleet before World War I.

Western Intervention and the Rise of Guerrilla Warfare, with David Kilcullen

Mentioned by

Tom Bodrovich

in a list of interesting books.

184 - Tom Bodrovics: Contrarian Investing, Contrarian Living

Mentioned by

Daniel Kimerling

to highlight the historical importance of gold movement in pre-modern central banking.

🎧The Fintech OG Series: David Marcus and Daniel Kimerling

Mentioned by

John Roque

as one of his favorite books, focusing on the bankers who broke the world.

Interview With John Roque: Masters in Business (Audio)

Recommended by

Saagar Enjeti

as a fantastic book on the monetary history of the Great Depression.

9/20/22: Housing Market, Puerto Rico, Midterm Campaigns, Pentagon Psyop, Lab Leak, & More!

Mentioned by

Hugh Hendry

as one of his recurring Bibles, comparing the 1920s central banking to today's financial climate.

Acid Breath 5 - The Kangaroo in the Wardrobe

Mentioned by

David Kilcullen

when discussing the economic integration between countries before World War I.

The Dragons and the Snakes: How the Rest Learned to Fight the West, with David Kilcullen and Carl Miller

Mentioned by

David Rosenberg

as a book he recommends.

2025: A Year of ‘Heightened & Elevated Uncertainty’ | David Rosenberg

Mentioned by

David Kilcullen

when discussing economic integration and warfare.

Archive: Western Intervention and the Rise of Guerrilla Warfare, with David Kilcullen

Recommended by

Catherine Edwards

as a history book about the gold standard and World War I.

Q&A Part 2: Working Two Jobs, Incentives vs. Handouts, the Gold Standard, and Government ROI

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner