A Financial History of the United States: 1492 - 2020

This set of books provides an unparalleled insight into US financial and economic history,from the 'discovery of America' to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020.
The first 6 volumes of this set cover US financial and economic history from the 'discovery of America' to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, while the 7th volume describes the recovery of financial markets after the Great Recession.

Format: Hardback
Length: 3348 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published between 2002 and 2011, this comprehensive set spans a vast expanse of US financial and economic history, encompassing a remarkable timeline from the 'discovery of America' to the tumultuous 20th and early 21st centuries. Spanning six meticulously researched and extensively detailed volumes, this series delves into a myriad of critical aspects, including financial scandals, corporate governance challenges, the evolution of US securities, derivative, and mortgage markets, as well as the dramatic housing boom and bust and the devastating stock market panics.

Authored by Jerry W. Markham, these volumes offer an unparalleled perspective into the intricacies of financial markets, shedding light on the pivotal events and developments that have shaped the US economy over the years.

The final and entirely new seventh volume of this series is structured into three chronological sections. The first section provides a comprehensive overview of the economic landscape at the dawn of the new decade, encompassing the political storms that have impacted the economy and financial markets. The second section delves into the regulatory responses to the 2008 Financial Crisis, highlighting the substantial fines imposed on major banks by a multitude of regulators. The third section explores the rules implemented under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which had a profound impact on financial markets. It also chronicles the Trump trade wars and concludes with an account of the financial and economic turmoil that unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

In conclusion, this comprehensive set of volumes provides a invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of US financial and economic history. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, it offers a comprehensive view of the challenges, triumphs, and complexities that have shaped the nation's economic landscape throughout its remarkable journey.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032317427