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Capital of capital : money, banking + power in New York City 1784-2012 /

From Revolutionary-era bank notes and stock and bond trading during the Civil War to the invention of modern mortgages and the 2008 financial collapse, Capital of Capital explores how New York City gave rise to a banking industry that in turn made the American and world's economy. In addition t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Jaffe, Steven H. (Autor), Lautin, Jessica (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: Museum of the City of New York
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, [2014]
Colección:JSTOR EBA.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:From Revolutionary-era bank notes and stock and bond trading during the Civil War to the invention of modern mortgages and the 2008 financial collapse, Capital of Capital explores how New York City gave rise to a banking industry that in turn made the American and world's economy. In addition to exploring the frequently contentious evolution of the banking industry, the book examines the role of banks in making New York City an international economic center and its influence on America's economy, politics, society, and culture. Based on a major exhibit at the Museum of the City of New Yo.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (297 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0231537719
9780231537711