Prof. Richard Sylla tells us how Alexander Hamilton, a poor immigrant from the West Indies, dreamed up and then revolutionized America’s financial system, paving the way for 250 years of growth. Then Prof. Sylla tells us what the architect of the U.S. National debt would think about today’s national debt.
00:00 Hamilton’s Early Life and Move to America
00:51 The Differences Between the West Indies and American Colonies
04:56 Hamilton’s Education and Early Writings
08:25 Hamilton’s Military Career and Role in the Revolution
11:31 Hamilton’s Financial Insights and Strategies
20:32 Hamilton’s Role in the Constitution’s Ratification
23:30 Key Components of a Modern Financial System
27:05 The Room Where It Happened: Political Bargaining
34:53 Establishing the Bank of the United States
39:20 Hamilton’s Perspective on Modern Fiscal Policy Subscribe in podcast form
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