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Mark J. Higgins, "Investing in U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future" (Greenleaf, 2024)

New Books in Finance

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Navigating Historical Financial Events and Challenges

The chapter explores the complexities of the shadow banking system, private debt, and longwave cycles in the financial market. It delves into the structural flaws of the Bretton Woods agreement, the challenges of the dollar as the reserve currency, and the implications of historical events like Soros breaking the Bank of England. Additionally, it discusses the interconnected nature of global markets, the impact of currency pegs on Asian central banks, and the lessons learned from past financial crises in guiding present decisions.

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