| Description |
viii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
It's all about the Benjamin -- How the world works -- Secrets of the temple -- Declaration of independence -- Blowing smoke -- Greenspan : an enviable record -- Greenspan : to err is human -- Constrained discretion -- Depression obsession -- Glasnost -- Zen and the art of monetary maintenance -- See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil -- Radical risk management -- Murphy's law -- Pressure cooker |
| Summary |
"In this first in-depth look at Ben Bernanke's chairmanship of the Fed, Ethan Harris, Lehman Brothers' Chief U.S. Economist, demystifies the policy choices and pronouncements of the Fed chair - and explains how they influence the global economy. Harris's accessible portrayal also helps you understand and anticipate Bernanke's decisions and communications, putting his actions into clear context."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-227) and index |
| Subject |
Bernanke, Ben.
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)
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Banks and banking, Central -- United States.
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Monetary policy -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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| LC no. |
2008012891 |
| ISBN |
9781422125847 |
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142212584X |
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