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The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World
The Age of Turbulence Adventures in a New World
Author: Alan Greenspan
In the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001, in his fourteenth year as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan took part in a very quiet collective effort to ensure that America didn't experience an economic meltdown, taking the rest of the world with it. There was good reason to fear the worst: the stock market crash of Octob...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780143142607
ISBN-10: 0143142607
Publication Date: 9/17/2007
Pages: 1
Edition: Abridged
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4.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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A great read! Required reading for anyone who wants to know what goes on behind the scenes with banks and the governments and how it will affect stock markets, inflation and your jobs.
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buzzby avatar reviewed The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World on + 6062 more book reviews
Hmmm, views the economy as "resilient... and self-correcting" in responding to the September 11th attacks, but that was the last economic crisis.
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A good listen. Puts some key data about past events in perspective
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Enjoyed reviewing all of the historical highlights, both nationally and internationally, that affect government or consumer finances. Written in an easy to understand style for a complicated subject, this book is an excellent starting point for understanding relationship of the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Dept. with the the President and Congress.


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