George Selgin

American economist specializing in monetary economics, monetary history, and free banking; Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and director of its Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.

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  1. 1. False Dawn

    The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933–1947
    Cover of 'False Dawn' by George Selgin

    False Dawn examines the U.S. recovery from the Great Depression, arguing that many New Deal policies unintentionally prolonged high unemployment. Drawing on contemporary sources and economic-historical research, Selgin separates the New Deal’s missteps from effective measures and traces how the country ultimately overcame mass unemployment, offering lessons for future recessions.

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