The Story of U.S. Central Banking

Jona Whipple
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Abstract: The history of the creation of U.S. central banks includes political battles, financial crises, 77 years without a central bank—and one founding father’s enduring vision.

Keywords: central banking; economic history; financial history; financial panics; financial crises (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-07-01
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