v. 1. 1913-1951. Central banking and practice before the Federal Reserve Act
In the beginning, 1914-1922
New procedures, new problems, 1923-1929
Why did monetary policy fail in the thirties?
In the backseat, 1933-1941
Under treasury control, 1942-1951
Conclusion: The first thirty-seven years. v.2. bk.1. A new beginning, 1951-60
The early Keynesian Era: a low-inflation interlude, 1961-65
The great inflation: phase I. v.2. bk. 2 International monetary problems, 1964-71.
Under controls: Camp David and beyond.
Why monetary policy failed again in the 1970's.
Restoring stability, 1983-86.
Past problems and future opportunities.
Epilogue: The global financial crisis.
