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The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis
By Bernanke, Ben S.
- ISBN
- 9780691158730
- Publisher
- Princeton Univ.
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Starred Review on February 1, 2013 | Social Sciences
In March 2012, Federal Reserve chairman Bernanke gave four lectures to undergraduates on the origins and role of the Fed. His texts, charts, and answers to student questions are contained in this slim volume. Bernanke addresses the value of a central bank as an economic stabilizer through its powers as regulator, influencer of interest rates, and lender of last resort. After giving a brief history of the Fed, he describes the financial environment lea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
