Journal Article

The “monster” of Chestnut Street


Abstract: The life and death of the Second Bank of the United States is a cautionary tale about the exercise of monetary power.

Keywords: Banks and banking, Central; Banks and banking - History; Monetary policy;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Part of Series: The Region

Publication Date: 2008

Volume: 22

Issue: Sep

Pages: 8-11, 40-46