Sebastian Mallaby

The Man Who Knew

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Produktbeschreibung

The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan by Sebastian Mallaby is a detailed biography of Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The book explores Greenspan's life, from his early years as a musician and economic consultant to his rise as one of the most influential central bankers in modern history. Mallaby paints a nuanced portrait of Greenspan, highlighting his intellectual brilliance, political savvy, and belief in free markets. However, the book also critically examines Greenspan's role in shaping U.S. monetary policy, especially in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis. While Greenspan is credited with guiding the U.S. economy through significant growth, Mallaby argues that his reluctance to regulate financial markets contributed to economic vulnerabilities. In essence, The Man Who Knew is both a biography and a sharp analysis of economic power, presenting Greenspan as a complex figure whose deep knowledge didn't always lead to wise decisions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lushena Books
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 289g
• ISBN-13: 9798897185498
• Artikelnr.: 75025461

Autorenporträt

Sebastian Mallaby is the Paul Volcker Senior Fellow in International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations and a Washington Post columnist. He spent thirteen years on the Economist, covering international finance in London and serving as bureau chief in southern Africa, Japan and Washington. From 1999 to 2007 he was a member of the editorial board of the Washington Post, focusing on globalisation and political economy. He lives in Washington with his wife, Zanny Minton Beddoes, the economics editor of the Economist.

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A fascinating and balanced study of arguably the most important figure of the post-war global finance scene Mervyn King