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History 4: Banker vs president and the birth of the dollar

Planet Money Summer School

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Evolution of the U.S. Banking System

This chapter examines the transformation of the U.S. banking system post-Civil War, focusing on the need for a centralized currency and the establishment of the Federal Reserve as a stabilizing force. It highlights the ongoing relationship between economic risk-taking and regulatory frameworks intended to ensure accountability in the financial sector.

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