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Inflation Inflation David A. Adler Discusses the reasons for inflation, the effects it has on the spending power of the government and the individual, the influence of supply and demand, and what can be done to curb this phenomena. OL121557W
The new inflation The new inflation Slawson, W. David Won't economists eventually solve the inflation problem? Slawson shows that supply-siders, Marxists and pragmatric middle-of-the-roaders are all basing their ideas on out-of-date assumptons. Most pri… OL13348928W
The Costs and Benefits of Price Stability The Costs and Benefits of Price Stability Martin Feldstein In recent years, the Federal Reserve and central banks worldwide have enjoyed remarkable success in their battle against inflation. The challenge now confronting the Fed and its counterparts is how t… OL15172356W
Inflated Inflated R. Christopher Whalen "Americans as a whole view themselves as reasonably prudent and sober people when it comes to matters of money, reflecting the puritan roots of the earliest European settlers. Yet as a community, we … OL15413980W
The new gold standard The new gold standard Paul Nathan "Paul Nathan, an expert on the gold standard, has written the definitive modern guide to returning to a gold standard that will work for global markets that are far different than those that existed … OL15920703W
Inflation targeting in MENA countries Inflation targeting in MENA countries David P. Cobham "This volume assesses the current state of play for Middle East and North African countries, in the light of wider work on inflation targeting, and provides lessons from the evolution of monetary pol… OL15933268W
Paraguay Paraguay Alejandro Santos This publication provides an overview of the analytical insights and policy challenges that a country faces while on the path to sustained growth with stability. It covers a wide range of themes, inc… OL15934105W
Profiting in economic storms Profiting in economic storms Daniel S. Shaffer "A look at lessons of the past that could help secure profits in an uncertain economic future In this era of unprecedented economic disruption, author Dan Shaffer warns investors and traders to be s… OL15998729W
When Money Dies When Money Dies Adam Fergusson When Money Dies is the classic history of what happens when a nation's currency depreciates beyond recovery. In 1923, with its currency effectively worthless (the exchange rate in December of that… OL16524102W
The currency game The currency game Ernesto Stein,Jeffry A. Frieden "Written by a distinguised group of economists and political scientists from around the hemisphere, the essays in this book include analytical perspectives, a cross-national statistical study, and a … OL18277047W
Inflation in action Inflation in action Adrian A. Paradis Discusses the history of inflation since ancient times and the effect it has on the world's money systems and people's lives. OL1968824W
Money, gold and history Money, gold and history Lewis E. Lehrman ix, 251 pages : 22 cm OL23439849W
Tableau complet de la valeur des assignats, des rescriptions et des mandats, jour par jour depuis l… Tableau complet de la valeur des assignats, des rescriptions et des mandats, jour par jour depuis l… Antoine Bailleul Chiefly tables. OL24988093W
30 anos de indexação 30 anos de indexação Mario Henrique Simonsen "Traces Brazilian experience with indexation, from its inception in 1964 until its end in 1994 with the implementation of the Plano Real. Examines use of indexation on taxes, salaries, exchange rates… OL2596084W
Hitler's Banker Hitler's Banker John Weitz  This biography of a major figure of the Nazi regime raises tough ethical questions about the nature of collaboration and patriotism. Hjalmar Horace Greeley Schacht was born in 1877 into a prominent… OL2640543W
Learning from failed stabilisation Learning from failed stabilisation Carlos D. Winograd "Short volume provides concise review of economic conditions that led to the Cruzado Plan. Discusses its impact on inflation and the lessons that can be derived from the experience. A statistical ap… OL3180372W
Inflation Inflation James D. Forman An overview of inflation, its causes, remedies, and world-wide implications. OL4274056W
New perspectives on monetary policy, inflation and the business cycle New perspectives on monetary policy, inflation and the business cycle Jordi Gali,Jordi Galí,Jordi Galí The New Keynesian framework has emerged as the workhorse for the analysis of monetary policy and its implications for inflation, economic fluctuations, and welfare. It is the backbone of the new gene… OL4372981W
The handbook of inflation hedging investments The handbook of inflation hedging investments Robert J. Greer Authoritative chapters written by executives at Goldman Sachs, PIMCO, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and others Covers key assets that protect against inflation--real estate, commodities, precious… OL5826926W
Inflation Inflation Robert E. Hall The essays in this volume are the product of the NBER's Project on Inflation and reflect a dozen diverse views in one of the nation's central economic problems. Our emphasis here is on diagnosis of t… OL8063262W
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