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The extraordinary life story of the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, whose absolute integrity provides the inspiration we need as our constitutional system and political tradition are being tested to the breaking point.

As chairman of the Federal Reserve (1979-1987), Paul Volcker slayed the inflation dragon that was consuming the American economy and restored the world's faith in central bankers. That extraordinary feat was just one pivotal episode in a decades-long career serving six presidents.

Told with wit, humor, and down-to-earth erudition, the narrative of Volcker's career illuminates the changes that have taken place in American life, government, and the economy since World War II. He vibrantly illustrates the crises he managed alongside the world's leading politicians, central bankers, and financiers. Yet he first found his model for competent and ethical governance in his father, the town manager of Teaneck, NJ, who instilled Volcker's dedication to absolute integrity and his "three verities" of stable prices, sound finance, and good government.

Paul A. Volcker worked in the United States Federal Government for almost 30 years, culminating in two terms as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 1979-1987. Earlier he served as Undersecretary of the Treasury for Monetary Affairs and president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Since leaving the Federal Reserve Mr. Volcker continued his...

Avidya

03-24

Really mixed feelings about this book…Surprised to learn that the author held grudges against so many, at such age and with such achievements. Also quite uncomfortable with his attitude towards Enron…

娃娃手

07-07

以为会有如何战胜通胀的一些细节，但书里一半的篇幅是post fed chairman的生活。可能对于一个90岁的老人来说，当年的很多壮举现在看已经没有那么重要了。印象最深的一点是书的结尾，沃克和他妈妈哀叹为什么当下会有如此多的问题，得到的回答是这个国家已经survive了200年，所以keeping at it and get back to work

牛永贵

09-30

原来美国不断升息是这么回事

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