A Monetary and Fiscal History of the United States, 1961-2021

In this engaging audiobook, bestselling author and influential economist Alan Blinder provides a comprehensive account of U.S. economic policy from the Kennedy administration to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from his extensive firsthand experience, Blinder examines the complex interplay of monetary and fiscal policy across twelve presidencies and eight Federal Reserve chairs, highlighting significant developments and challenges encountered over sixty years. Listeners will explore key events such as the stagflation of the 1970s, the rise of Reaganomics, and the responses to recent financial crises, all while gaining valuable insights into the evolution of U.S. economic strategy.