Richard Sylla
Professor emeritus of economics and co-author of A History of Interest Rates, offering expertise on the history and current state of interest rates and the US debt.
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Feb 2, 2021 • 54min
Financial Systems and Growth
In this discussion, Richard Sylla, Professor Emeritus of Economics and former President of the Economic History Association, delves into the evolution of financial systems in the U.S. Following independence, he explains the formation of a currency union and the essential elements for a successful financial revolution. Sylla highlights the influence of early banking practices and the monumental challenges faced during the Revolutionary War. He also connects modern financial systems to economic growth, drawing parallels with historical examples and emphasizing governance's pivotal role.
Dec 7, 2015 • 23min
Episode 5: 6,000 Years of Interest Rates
NYU Stern finance professor Richard Sylla, co-author of A History of U.S. Interest Rates, discusses 6,000 years of interest rate history. Topics include Hammurabi's debt relationship, Roman collateral, medieval French credit, today's negative rates in Europe, and the cyclical nature of interest rates.
