The Alchemists: Three Central Bankers And A World On Fire
by Neil Irwin
Buy on AmazonExplores the work of the world's most powerful central bankers-- --Ben Bernanke of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Mervyn King of the Bank of England, and Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank--offering a view from the cockpit of the global economy as the three men struggled to keep it from going down.
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"Another book on the financial crisis and its aftermath? To borrow a phrase, “This time is different.” Neil Irwin of The Washington Post reinvigorates a familiar tale by focusing on the partnership of three men: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet. Worst idea ever for a buddy movie? Not exactly. Each man is fascinating in his own right, and each was prepared to act on the lessons of history. The result is a deep study of the role of central banks in modern economies and the staggering power of the bankers running them."
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