Fragile by Design The Political Origins of Banking Crises and Scarce Credit |
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| Author:
| Calomiris, Charles W.
Haber, Stephen |
| Series title: | The Princeton Economic History of the Western World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-15524-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2014 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $62.99 |
Book Description:
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Why are banking systems unstable in so many countries - but not in others? Analyzing the political and banking history of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil through several centuries, this book demonstrates that chronic banking crises and scarce credit are not accidents due to unforeseen circumstances.
Why are banking systems unstable in so many countries - but not in others? Analyzing the political and banking history of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil through several centuries, this book demonstrates that chronic banking crises and scarce credit are not accidents due to unforeseen circumstances.