I tried to listen to it, but the first few chapters made me feel like I was one of those German cops stuck in the mud while trying to arrest Greta. I suppose I gave up before I got to "the good part". Thorough historical romp, but *way TMI, to be frank. This trip down memory lane should have been condensed into a few paragraphs, as no one (I hope) cares very much about the Fed's ratio of gold to whatever in 1917 vs 1923. Like I say, I probably gave up too soon. My bad.
Try scanning the Table of Contents. The first 2/3rds of the book is a history lesson to explain HOW we got here. The last 1/3rd is the interesting part.
I haven't finished it completely, but my guess is the more interesting conversation will surround the chapters 16 and beyond. The early and middle chapters are mostly about the history and evolution of the Fed. It is well worth your time, but nothing in there is necessarily unique or groundbreaking. Reading the section introductions might help in understanding Duncan's take on why the proposals are possible and necessary.
So, you're going to miss the 4th quarter of the Cowboys v Niners?
The Who vs the What?
Sorry to have missed this. How do we access the replay? Thank you, Michael
I missed the first half. When will the recording be online?
I tried to listen to it, but the first few chapters made me feel like I was one of those German cops stuck in the mud while trying to arrest Greta. I suppose I gave up before I got to "the good part". Thorough historical romp, but *way TMI, to be frank. This trip down memory lane should have been condensed into a few paragraphs, as no one (I hope) cares very much about the Fed's ratio of gold to whatever in 1917 vs 1923. Like I say, I probably gave up too soon. My bad.
Try scanning the Table of Contents. The first 2/3rds of the book is a history lesson to explain HOW we got here. The last 1/3rd is the interesting part.
Any guidance on specific chapters to read should we be unable to read the book in its entirety prior to Sunday?
I haven't finished it completely, but my guess is the more interesting conversation will surround the chapters 16 and beyond. The early and middle chapters are mostly about the history and evolution of the Fed. It is well worth your time, but nothing in there is necessarily unique or groundbreaking. Reading the section introductions might help in understanding Duncan's take on why the proposals are possible and necessary.