Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market by Walter Bagehot

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Author Bagehot, Walter, 1826-1877
Title Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market
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Summary "Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market" by Walter Bagehot is a detailed economic treatise written in the late 19th century. The book aims to demystify the complexities of the money market, challenging the notion that such topics can only be discussed in abstract terms. Bagehot introduces the subject by emphasizing his intention to focus on the tangible realities of the money market, particularly how it functions and its significance in the context of London's banking system. The opening of "Lombard Street" outlines Bagehot's approach to discussing the money market by rejecting traditional themes surrounding the Act of 1844, which many debates have commonly focused on. Instead, he aims to explore the evolution and structure of Lombard Street as an economic machine that channels financial resources, highlighting its dual nature of immense power and delicacy. He illustrates England’s position as a world leader in economic power through its banking practices, presenting a vivid comparison of London’s financial resources with those of other major cities. Batehot provides arguments that indicate the development of a sophisticated loan-fund in Lombard Street, which functions as a crucial intermediary between savings in agricultural areas and the industrial demands of growing urban centers, promoting a functioning economy reliant on borrowed capital. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HG: Social sciences: Finance
Subject Finance -- Great Britain
Subject Banks and banking -- Great Britain
Subject Banks and banking -- England -- London
Subject Finance -- England -- London
Category Text
EBook-No. 4359
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 20, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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