Paul Volcker
The Making of a Financial Legend

Joseph B. Treaster (Author)

9780471735861, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 23 September 2005

256 pages, Photos: 28 B&W, 0 Color
22.3 x 14.5 x 1.9 cm, 0.322 kg

As the Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1979 to 1982, Paul Volcker established himself as one of the most influential economic thinkers. Currently a major advocate for corporate governance and accounting reforms, Volcker’s reputation as a great business leader with uncompromising ethics continues to this day. Written by award-winning New York Times journalist Joseph Treaster, Paul Volcker: The Making of a Financial Legend takes readers through the most compelling moments of this legend’s life in private and public service. From his early days as a young Treasury Department official through his appointments to the New York Federal Reserve Bank, the Federal Reserve, and James D. Wolfensohn, Inc., this inspiring book captures the significant moments in Volcker life and explores the ethical, economic, and moral dilemmas he faced at every turn.

Foreword.

Chapter 1. A Finance Legend.

Subject Areas: Finance & accounting [KF]