Keeping At It — Kolektif

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 Tanıtım Bülteninden