The book examines the problems that Nixon faced during his presidential term, focusing on economics but the role of politics is also highlighted. The convergence of the gold-dollar crises, oil crises and Watergate imbroglio posed a unique political and economic threat to global stability.
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Introduction PART I: GOLD 1. A Unique Metal 2. The Gold Standard 3. Gold Loses its Luster 4. War Chest, War Loot 5. Yellow and Green PART II: THE DOLLAR 1. The Mighty Greenback 2. From Dollar Famine to Flood 3. Working Toward a Compromise 4. Change of the Guard 5. Nixonomics 6. Showing his Dark Side 7. Texas Hold ‘Em 8. Floating Rudderless 9. Closing the Window 10. Monetary Diplomacy 11. Building an Air Castle 12. Nixon Triumphant 13. Money Masters PART III: WATERGATE 1. Escalation 2. War and Oil 3. Recycling 4. No Rest for the Wicked 5. The Scourge of Stagflation 6. A Middle Eastern Odyssee 7. Down to the Wire 8. The Recession Bites 9. Nixon’s Last Stand PART IV: RUIN OR REVIVAL ? 1. Searching for Stability 2. Stimulate or Deflate? 3. Talking Down the Dollar 4. The Dragonslayer
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Onno De Beaufort Wijnholds is a former Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and former Representative of the European Central Bank in the United States. During his 40 year career, which began at the Netherlands Central Bank, he was closely involved in dealing with international financial crises. He was also a professor of money and banking and has published widely.
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