The City of Money
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Ray Perman's 'The City of Money' examines the history, institutions and culture of the City of London, illustrating how financial markets and actors shaped economic outcomes.
The book combines narrative history with case studies to show both achievements and mistakes across decades of British finance.
Perman highlights key episodes and personalities to explain how the City evolved and the consequences for the broader economy.
Through accessible storytelling, he draws lessons for policymakers, practitioners and the public about governance, risk and accountability in finance.
The book serves as a companion to other works on British banking history, offering insight into successes as well as failings.
The book combines narrative history with case studies to show both achievements and mistakes across decades of British finance.
Perman highlights key episodes and personalities to explain how the City evolved and the consequences for the broader economy.
Through accessible storytelling, he draws lessons for policymakers, practitioners and the public about governance, risk and accountability in finance.
The book serves as a companion to other works on British banking history, offering insight into successes as well as failings.
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