Essays on the Great Depression
Ranked #97 in Microeconomics
Few periods in history compare to the Great Depression. Stock market crashes, bread lines, bank runs, and wild currency speculation were worldwide phenomena--all occurring with war looming in the background. This period has provided economists with a marvelous laboratory for studying the links between economic policies and institutions and economic performance. Here, Ben Bernanke has gathered together his essays on why the Great Depression was so devastating.
This broad view shows us that while the Great Depression was an unparalleled disaster, some economies pulled up... more
This broad view shows us that while the Great Depression was an unparalleled disaster, some economies pulled up... more
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Robert Barro Probably his most important contribution in terms of macroeconomics and financial economics. (Source)
Christina Romer Bernanke’s focus turned out to be incredibly important. He changed our view of how monetary policy affects the economy. (Source)
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