The Federal Reserve And the Bull Markets: From Benjamin Strong to Alan Greenspan [Hardcover]

Roger W. Spencer (Author), John H. Huston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0773457844 | ISBN-13: 978-0773457843

Presents discussion and analysis of the Federal Reserve's involvement with the equity markets, with emphasis on the three major bull markets of the past century. Equity market activity during the 1920s, 1960s and 1990s is linked with the monetary policies of Benjamin Strong, William McChesney Martin Jr, and Alan Greenspan, respectively.

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Review

"The actions of monetary policymakers in the context of [certain] markets require intensive examination and review, and I believe this book will contribute significantly to that debate." - Susan M. Phillips, Dean, School of Business The George Washington University"

About the Author

Roger W. Spencer is Professor of Economics at Trinity University, Texas. John H. Huston is Chair of the Department of Economics at the same university.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 251 pages
• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr (June 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773457844
• ISBN-13: 978-0773457843
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,453,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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