Keeping at It
The Quest for Sound Money and Good Government
New York : PublicAffairs, 2018.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: xvi, 286 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
The extraordinary life story of the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, whose absolute integrity provides the inspiration we need as our constitutional system and political tradition are being tested to the breaking point.
As chairman of the Federal Reserve (1979-1987), Paul Volcker slayed the inflation dragon that was consuming the American economy and restored the world's faith in central bankers. That extraordinary feat was just one pivotal episode in a decades-long career serving six presidents.
Told with wit, humor, and down-to-earth erudition, the narrative of Volcker's career illuminates the changes that have taken place in American life, government, and the economy since World War II. He vibrantly illustrates the crises he managed alongside the world's leading politicians, central bankers, and financiers. Yet he first found his model for competent and ethical governance in his father, the town manager of Teaneck, NJ, who instilled Volcker's dedication to absolute integrity and his "three verities" of stable prices, sound finance, and good government.
As chairman of the Federal Reserve (1979-1987), Paul Volcker slayed the inflation dragon that was consuming the American economy and restored the world's faith in central bankers. That extraordinary feat was just one pivotal episode in a decades-long career serving six presidents.
Told with wit, humor, and down-to-earth erudition, the narrative of Volcker's career illuminates the changes that have taken place in American life, government, and the economy since World War II. He vibrantly illustrates the crises he managed alongside the world's leading politicians, central bankers, and financiers. Yet he first found his model for competent and ethical governance in his father, the town manager of Teaneck, NJ, who instilled Volcker's dedication to absolute integrity and his "three verities" of stable prices, sound finance, and good government.
Subjects:
Volcker, Paul A.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.) -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Economists -- United States -- Biography.
Monetary policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Economic policy -- 1971-1981.
United States -- Economic policy -- 1981-1993.
Volcker, Paul A.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.) -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Economists -- United States -- Biography.
Monetary policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Economic policy -- 1971-1981.
United States -- Economic policy -- 1981-1993.
ISBN:
1541788311
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Volcker, Paul | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-273) and index.