federal reserve banks

"Join Ethan and Emily Tuttle in their exciting third adventure, as they uncover the curious mystery of how a powerful creature is stealing their grandparents' hard-earned savings, and how the twins are also being controlled by the same creature--without even knowing it! In honor of the classic The creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin, this book introduces children to the history and nature of money, banking, inflation, savings, and bartering in an informative and entertaining format that both entertains and excites its young readers!"--Page 4 of cover.

"An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the Fed, from its founding in 1913 to the controversies and challenges it faces today"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the Fed, from its founding in 1913 to the controversies and challenges it faces today."--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the political struggles that led to an American financial crisis when the stock market collapsed in 1987.

Explores the functioning of the Federal Reserve and monetary policy in the United States. Discusses how these topics contribute to the overall functioning of the nation's economic system and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Chronicles the political struggles that led to an American financial crisis when the stock market collapsed in 1987.

As a governor of the Federal Reserve Board from 1996 to 2002, Laurence H. Meyer helped make the economic policies that steered the United States through some of the most tumultuous times in its recent history. When he was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1996, the U.S. was entering one of the most prosperous periods in its history, the "New Economy". But then came The Asian financial crisis, the Russian default, the collapse of long-term capital management, problems with America's stock market, and the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

Traces the history of the Federal Reserve banking system, discussing American banking practices prior to the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913, documenting its early years, and examining its different leaders, relationship to various presidential administrations, and role in times of crisis.

Explains the history and functions of the Federal Reserve System.