Edwards, Sebastian
American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle over Gold
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691196046
- author:
- Edwards, Sebastian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Economic History, Business,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The untold story of how FDR saved the American economy from default. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a bold decision to abandon the gold standard, a move that would have far-reaching consequences for the US economy. This book tells the story of how FDR did the unthinkable to save the American economy, and the Supreme Court's role in the battle over gold. Sebastian Edwards explores the complex web of politics, economics, and law that led to this pivotal moment in American history.