Background
Sylla, Richard Eugene was born on January 16, 1940 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Benedict Andrew and Mary Gladys (Curran) Sylla.
( The late Sidney Homer published the First Edition of A...)
The late Sidney Homer published the First Edition of A History of Interest Rates in 1963 because he believed that a comprehensive history of this universal and basic economic and commercial price was necessary. Now in its Fourth Edition, A History of Interest Rates has become a classic in the fields of economics and finance. This one-of-a-kind guide presents a readable account of interest rate trends and lending practices spanning over four millennia of economic history. Filled with in-depth insights and illustrative charts and tables, this updated Fourth Edition provides a historical perspective of interest rate movements as well as a new chapter of contemporary material and added discussions of interest rate developments over the past ten years. A sampling of eras and areas covered include: • Ancient Times: Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome • Medieval Times and Renaissance Europe: Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and more • Modern Europe and North America to 1900: England, France, and other European countries, as well as the United States • Europe and North America since 1900: England, France, Germany, and Italy, as well as Canada and the United States • Other countries and regions in the 1900s: Japan, Russia, China, and Latin America
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("A History of Interest Rates" presents a very readable ac...)
"A History of Interest Rates" presents a very readable account of interest rate trends and lending practices over four millennia of economic history. Despite the paucity of data prior to the Industrial Revolution, authors Homer and Sylla provide a highly detailed analysis of money markets and borrowing practices in major economies. Underlying the analysis is their assertion that "the free market long-term rates of interest for any industrial nation, properly charted, provide a sort of fever chart of the economic and political health of that nation." Given the enormous volatility of rates in the 20th century, this implies we're living in age of political and economic excesses that are reflected in massive interest rate swings. Gain more insight into this assertion by ordering a copy of this book today.
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Sylla, Richard Eugene was born on January 16, 1940 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Benedict Andrew and Mary Gladys (Curran) Sylla.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1962. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1969.
Professor economics and business North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1968-1990. Henry Kaufman professor history finance institutes and markets New York University, New York City, since 1990, professor economics, since 1990, acting chairman department economics, 2002—2003. Consultant Citibank NA, New York City, 1979-1982, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1983-1985.
Visiting professor University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1983, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1988. Research associate National Bureau of Economic Research, since 1983. Trustee Museum American Finance, since 2002, vice chairman, 2007-2010, chairman since 2010.
( The late Sidney Homer published the First Edition of A...)
("A History of Interest Rates" presents a very readable ac...)
(A History of Interest Rates: 3rd (Third) edition. By Sidn...)
Member American Economics Association, Economic History Association (vice president 1987-1988, trustee 1977-1988, Arthur H. Cole prize 1970, president 2000-2001), Business History Conference (trustee 1991-1994, 2002-2004, president 2005-2006), Southern Economic Association (vice president 1981-1982), Cliometrics Society (trustee 1997-2000, trustee chair 1998-2000).
Married Edith Anne Dudley, June 22, 1963. Children: Anne Curran, Margaret Dudley.