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What it's about
The Economist's great editor explains the City of London and how a central bank should behave in a panic: lend freely, at a high rate, against good collateral. Every financial crisis since has sent central bankers back to it.
Reading plan
Pick a finish date and Genius lays out the days — the plan shows today's target and keeps you honest.
Read together
Start a circle and share the code — everyone sees everyone's honest place in the book. Accountability, not leaderboards.
Who it's for
- Anyone who wants to understand banking crises - Students of economics and finance - Readers of financial history
