
Political Economy of Central Banking
This book presents a comprehensive overview of central banks and their functions, from the first ‘banks of issue’ in the late 17th century to their place in modern advanced economies. It traces the growth of these institutions through time, and raises pertinent questions about their political representation in the present day.
With a broad focus on themes of money creation, monetary policy, foreign...
This book presents a comprehensive overview of central banks and their functions, from the first ‘banks of issue’ in the late 17th century to their place in modern advanced economies. It traces the growth of these institutions through time, and raises pertinent questions about their political representation in the present day.
With a broad focus on themes of money creation, monetary policy, foreign...