Bibliograph

Bernanke's test, Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan, and the drama of the central banker, Johan van Overtveldt

Type

Label

Bernanke's test, Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan, and the drama of the central banker, Johan van Overtveldt

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-278) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bernanke's test

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

234437398

Responsibility statement

Johan van Overtveldt

Sub title

Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan, and the drama of the central banker

Summary

"An examination of the challenges facing Fed chair Ben Bernanke as he addresses the problems affecting the U.S. economy inherited from his predecessor, Alan Greenspan, informed by a historical look at how other central bankers have dealt with similar crises"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Part one: The stage is set : the history of the Fed and the undertaker's risk-management approach -- The accidental creation of a powerhouse -- Volcker's inflation-fighting crusade -- High praise for a controversial chairman -- The education, private life, and ascent of Alan Greenspan -- The principles behind the rules -- Avoiding deflationary paralysis -- Regulatory refusal -- Consupmtion gets out of hand -- Part two: Ben Bernanke and his intimate knowledge of the Great Depression -- Bernanke begins -- The bubble controversy -- A genuine free marketer -- A controversial governor -- The subprime crisis sets in -- A "once-in-a-generation" event -- The odd twins -- Falling like autumn leaves -- Europe collapsing -- Crisis drivers

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