Books by Charles R. Geisst

From the Roman Empire to the most recent financial crisis, this comprehensive economic history examines humanity's attempts to curb the abuse of debt while reaping the benefits of credit.

Examining the history of foreign investment in the US since 1920, this work shows how America changed from a debtor nation to a supplier of capital to the rest of the world, and then details the structural shifts to this creditor position after the breakdown of the Bretton Woods system in 1972.

Presents a financial history of the United States in the 20th century from the commercial and investment banking perspective. The author analyzes the successes and failures of the markets in producing a high standard of living and well-being over the past 70 years.

Undue Influence paints a vivid portrait of the dealings between "the few", in this case members of Congress, the banking community, and the Fed, and sheds light on how radical new deregulatory measures could be introduced by unelected officials and then foisted upon Congress in the name of progress.

Traces the rich, colourful history of the futures market on its quest for respectability and profit. This revealing account describes why this market has been grabbing headlines for over 100 years as both respectable economic institutions and hotbeds of gambling activity and scandal.