The Federal Reserve and the Banking Crisis of 1931
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In early October 1931, in the midst of a global economic depression, the U.S. banking system was in crisis--with bank suspensions running at near record levels. At the same time, the broader economy was sputtering, and U.S. gold reserves had come under severe pressure after Britain abandoned its gold standard in mid-September. As pressure continued to mount, the leaders of the Federal Reserve faced several critical decisions. Should they adjust interest rates? Was abandoning the gold standard an acceptable option? Should they lend more freely to the nation's commercial banks? Or would this only ensure the sorts of financial excess that had gotten the country into trouble in the first place? Was it time to give in to the mounting pressure, or to hold firm?
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ページ数:32ページ
サイズ:A4
商品番号:HBSP-709040
発行日:2009/1/20
登録日:2009/3/19
