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The Alchemists profiles the leadership of three pivotal central bankers—Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve, Mervyn King of the Bank of England, and Jean‑Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank—during the heights of the 2008‑2009 global financial crisis. By tracing their policy choices, communication strategies, and inter‑institutional collaboration, the book offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the decision‑making processes that averted a deeper collapse of the global economy. It contextualizes their actions within the broader history of monetary policy, central banking, and international financial markets.
First publish date: 1656
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Neil Irwin
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