| Description |
xv, 265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Bodin's analysis of inflation -- John Law : money and trade considered -- The rate of interest : Locke and his critics -- The currency and banking controversy -- Monetary base control -- The lender of last resort concept -- Bagehot and stabilisation -- Joplin's model : a formal statement -- Stability with an inbuilt cycle |
| Summary |
"The book seeks, through the examination of monetary controversies, to provide an historical perspective on modern understanding of monetary policy. It will be essential reading for economists with an interest in monetary economics and the history of economic thought."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Monetary policy -- History.
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Monetary policy -- Philosophy.
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Money -- History.
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Money -- Philosophy.
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| LC no. |
2007000732 |
| ISBN |
1847202608 (hbk.) |
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9781847202604 (hbk.) |
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