
Monetary History, Bretton Woods, and Banking Crises
New Books in Economics
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The Relationship Between Central Bank Interest Rates, Inflation, and Banking Crises
The chapter discusses the historical pattern in the U.S. where tightening monetary policy during low inflation leads to banking crises. It also highlights recent banking crises, the role of big bank bailouts, and the debate on the causes of global inflation.
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