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Money, Banking, and Financial Markets

A Modern Introduction to Macroeconomics

This innovative text offers an introduction to money, banking, and financial markets, with a special emphasis on the importance of confidence and trust in the macroeconomic system. It also presents the theory of endogenous money creation, in contrast to the standard money multiplier and fractional reserve explanation found in other textbooks. The U.S. economy and financial institutions are used to explain the theoretical and practical framework, with international examples weaved in throughout the text. It covers key topics including monetary policy, fiscal policy, accounting principles, credit creation, central banks, and government treasuries. Additionally, the book considers the international economy, including exchange rates, the Eurozone, Chinese monetary policy, and reserve currencies. Taking a broad look at the financial system, it also looks at banking regulation, cryptocurrencies, real estate, and the oil and gold commodity markets. Students are supported with chapter objectives, key terms, and problems. A test bank is available for instructors. This is an accessible introductory textbook for courses on money and banking, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial markets.

The U.S. Treasury Department is not an independent entity by any means—it is owned by the American citizens. Created by an act of Congress in 1798, it is the department of the U.S. government that is responsible for managing the ...

Banking on Confidence

A Guidebook to Financial Literacy

Money makes the world go around, but too many people don’t understand how it works—and they pay the consequences. Dale K. Cline, a certified public accountant and real estate investor and developer, helps everyday citizens boost their financial literacy in this easy-to-understand guidebook. In plain English, he focuses on the nuts and bolts of the economy, including how: confidence, monetary policy, and fiscal policy form the economy’s foundation; banks interact with each other, the Federal Reserve, and the US Treasury Department; prices for goods such as gold, oil, and real estate are determined. You’ll also learn how to read basic accounting and financial statements and the role that government plays in economic cycles. Just as important, you’ll understand how distant events in China and elsewhere can impact you here at home. While the economy is always changing, it’s a function of human circumstances—and it’s possible to understand its universal truths. Once you do, you’ll have the facts you need to transform your financial future by Banking on Confidence.

The Treasury manages our government's accounts, collects tax revenue, oversees issuance of debt, and pays bills. Since it is the money purse, you might say it runs the whole show. The Treasury carries out its many duties through ...