Why people recommend it
America's Bank by Roger Lowenstein is a detailed historical account chronicling the turbulent creation of the Federal Reserve System. On an episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Doomed to Succeed’, host Gilbert Cruz featured the book prominently, welcoming author Roger Lowenstein to the program to discuss his research. Cruz highlighted the significance of the work by noting that it had received the cover review in that week's issue of the Book Review, written by former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. Cruz shared Rubin's assessment that the book was essential reading for anyone interested in the nation's financial history. Throughout the interview, Cruz and Lowenstein explored the dramatic narrative behind the political battles and economic crises that ultimately led to the establishment of America's central bank. By emphasizing the cover endorsement and the author's engaging exploration of monetary policy history, the podcast presented the book as an important and timely contribution to public understanding of economic institutions.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 4 mentions
“Roger Lowenstein joins us to discuss his new book America's Bank”
“we're joined Now by Roger Lowenstein author of America's Bank an important new book on the Federal Reserve reviewed on this week's cover by former treasury secretary Richard Rubin who calls the book quote required reading”
“Roger Lowenstein joins us to discuss his new book America's Bank”
“we're joined Now by Roger Lowenstein author of America's Bank an important new book on the Federal Reserve reviewed on this week's cover by former treasury secretary Richard Rubin who calls the book quote required reading”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“thank you so much Roger again the book is America's Bank reviewed on this week's cover”