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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 Slawson shows that supply-siders, Marxists and pragmatric middle-of-the-roaders are all basing their ideas on out-of-date assumptons.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
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
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
Trade, inflation & ethics Trade, inflation & ethics GREAT SOURCE Prepared under the auspices of the Commission on Critical Choices for Americans. OL17990802W
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
Saving, investment, and capital markets in an inflationary economy Saving, investment, and capital markets in an inflationary economy Marshall Sarnat,G. P. Szegö In the past decade double-digit inflation and stagnating growth rates have damaged the economies of many nations. In June 1980 noted theoreticans throughout the world gathered in Bergama, Italy to co… OL18331847W
Reinventing functional finance Reinventing functional finance Edward J. Nell,Mathew Forstater xiv, 347 p. : 25 cm OL18871232W
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
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
World inflation and the developing countries World inflation and the developing countries William R. Cline In the 1970s the severe inflation and recession that afflicted the industral countries had repercussions on developing countries throughout the world. The industrial countries and the oil-importing d… OL2949793W
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
Economic forces at work Economic forces at work Armen Albert Alchian In 1950, Armen Alchian published his paper "Uncertainty, Evolution and Economic Theory" (reprinted in this volume), a paper of striking originality, whose importance was immediately perceived and whi… OL5845765W
House Poor House Poor June Fletcher The housing market, like any other investment, has always had its ups and downs. But ever since it started its upswing at the beginning of this decade, the ride has become more thrilling—and more dan… OL5849915W
When money dies When money dies Adam Fergusson This book is about the collapse of the Weimar Republic in Germany shortly after WW 1, which was prefaced by a period of deflation. The collapse was distinguished by a period of severe hyperinflation… OL6688579W
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