A primer on money, banking and gold /

Peter Bernstein skillfully addresses how and why commercial banks lend and invest, where money comes from, how it moves from hand to hand, and the critical role of interest rates. He explores the Federal Reserve System and the consequences of the Fed's actions on the overall economy. But this b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bernstein, Peter L. (Peter Lewyn), 1919-2009 (autor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Random House, c1965
Series:Random House primer series ; 2
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Summary:Peter Bernstein skillfully addresses how and why commercial banks lend and invest, where money comes from, how it moves from hand to hand, and the critical role of interest rates. He explores the Federal Reserve System and the consequences of the Fed's actions on the overall economy. But this book is not just about the past. Bernstein's novel perspective on gold and the dollar is critical for today's decision makers, as he provides extensive views on the future of money, banking, and gold in the world economy.
Physical Description:180 p.