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“Alexander Hamilton was the architect of the
American financial system that endures to this
day . . . Sylla and Cowen provide helpful historical
context, but they largely let Hamilton’s genius
speak for itself. From short essays that resemble
the modern op-ed to legal documents to his
reports to Congress as Treasury Secretary, the
book offers a compelling window into Hamilton’s
visionary thinking on economic matters.”
—Robert E. Rubin, co-chair emeritus,
Council on Foreign Relations,
and former U.S. Treasury Secretary
“This is undoubtedly a treasure trove for financial
and public policy geeks, and the book will also
help lay readers go beyond the hit musical in
understanding Hamilton’s lasting significance.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Hamilton’s writings always impress for their
clarity of argument and, especially, for their
prescient vision of the future of the American
economy. Thanks to Richard Sylla and David J.
Cowen for reminding us of that.”
—Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System
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