Unsettled Account: The Evolution of Banking in the Industrialized World since 1800
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History
Business & Economics
格式
平装书
页数
408
语言
英语
已发布
May 26, 2020
出版商
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691202788
ISBN-13
9780691202785
描述
Richard S. Grossman offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate history of banking in the industrialized world since the dawn of the 19th century. Through a nuanced lens, he examines the evolution of financial institutions, shedding light on how they adapted to societal shifts and economic transformations over two centuries. His analysis tracks the rise and fall of various banking systems, illustrating their pivotal role in fostering industrial growth and economic stability.
The narrative delves into the interplay between banking practices and wider socio-economic factors, highlighting significant events that shaped the industry, such as economic crises and regulatory changes. With meticulous research, Grossman presents a mosaic of banking's trajectory, marked by innovation, struggle, and adaptation.
Readers are invited to reflect on the lessons of history as Grossman draws connections between past banking practices and contemporary financial challenges. This thoughtful examination enriches the understanding of the banking sector's evolving role in shaping economic landscapes across the globe.
The narrative delves into the interplay between banking practices and wider socio-economic factors, highlighting significant events that shaped the industry, such as economic crises and regulatory changes. With meticulous research, Grossman presents a mosaic of banking's trajectory, marked by innovation, struggle, and adaptation.
Readers are invited to reflect on the lessons of history as Grossman draws connections between past banking practices and contemporary financial challenges. This thoughtful examination enriches the understanding of the banking sector's evolving role in shaping economic landscapes across the globe.
