Product Description

This market-leading text provides the most authoritative, applications-rich coverage of key concepts, models, and issues in money and banking. Frederic Mishkin previously held the post as Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His writing style, latest research, and discussion of policy issues keep his text as the forefront of money and banking. The 7th edition update comprehensively brings the data in the text, figures, tables and boxes up to date through early 2005.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #593188 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 768 pages

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"[A] phantasmagoric masterpiece . . . The book left me breathless with admiration."
--BRIAN STABLEFORD
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--JOHN CLUTE

"From the Trade Paperback edition.

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“The Mishkin text matters. The ideas and principles throughout the book are important for students and policymakers. The text is well organized, and I have never read any better explanation of economic principles.”
–J. Robert Gillette, University of Kentucky
 
“Mishkin’s textbook is informative, well-written, and approachable by both economics majors and non-majors.”
–Gabriele Camera, Purdue University
 
“Mishkin is by far the best book in the field. It is complete and exhaustive.”
–Joao Ricardo Faria, University of Texas—Dallas

“Mishkin is by far the most complete and concise reference on the market for students taking financial economics and monetary policy courses.”
–J. Reynolds, Northern Illinois University

“The quality of the writing style and the updated coverage of topics make this a great book.”
–Phillip Lane, Fairfield University

“I have my students telling me at the end of the semester [that] they have enjoyed reading the book.”
–Alla A. Melkumian, Western Illinois University

“[Mishkin] is relevant, challenging, and interesting. It provides clear explanations of monetary theory and policy. It is up-to-date. The Federal Reserve material features an insider’s perspective.”
–Linda Hooks, Washington and Lee University

“The use of economic analysis gives students a deeper understanding and attracts their interest. The extensive presentation of charts appeals to visual learners and the associated PowerPoint slides give instructors useful visual aids for classroom lectures.”
–Fiona Mclachlan, Manhattan College

About the Author
Frederic S. Mishkin is the Alfred Lerner Professor of Banking and Financial Institutions at the Graduate School of Business, Columbia University. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and from September 2006 to August 2008 was a member (governor) of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He has also been a Senior Fellow at the FDIC Center for Banking Research, and past President of the Eastern Economic Association. Since receiving his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976, he has taught at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Princeton University, and University Columbia. He has also received an honorary professorship from the Peoples (Renmin) University of China. From 1994 to 1997 he was Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and an associate economist of the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System.

Customer Reviews

Pretty good book for intermediate level
Design:
The book is designed well with appropriate headings and sub-headings making it smooth to read and navigate. The language used is also well understood.

Content:
This book introduces the various financial markets: bond, stock, foreign exchange and a brief discussion on derivatives. It gives a general idea and analysis behind the operating mechanisms of monetary policies, paving the way for further studies into the topics.

Its main focus is on the U.S. economy, and includes applications in the European Union and Asia as well. Small sections are devoted to real world applications, with reference to the concepts taught.

For who:
On the other hand, this book remains an introduction to monetary economies and is not for students seeking detailed analysis. Students should also have a basic background on economics in order to utilize the text to the fullest.

Very good treatment of the role of money
The author is very good in leading the reader through how money and its avaliability play an important role in determining the economy of any country.
The banking industry and its role are covered as well - starting from a historical perspective to the present day. Our class was doing a chapter on the various reforms in the banking industry when the Enron-Anderson scandal happened. We had some very though-provoking discussions in the class based on the material in the text.
While I am not a complete stranger to economics, I took home a lot of valuable information by the time I was done with this course and this text book. I only wish the publishers had included a CD ROM of real-world exercises / problems that stimulate thought on issues to consider when determining monetary policy.

Perfect Introductory Book for Money and Bank Theory
Perfect for an introductory course in Banking and Monetary Theory. Requires a preview of basic economics to really get the most benefits. Undergraduate students would surely appreciate it.