Karl Helfferich, 1872-1924: Economist, Financier, Politician

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Karl Helfferich, 1872-1924: Economist, Financier, Politician
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John G. Williamson
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:462
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreEconomic history
ISBN/Barcode 9780691620374
ClassificationsDewey:330.092
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 March 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

An irascible, brilliant man, trained as an economist, Karl Helfferich became one of Wilhelmine Germany's leading financiers in the years after 1905. During World War I, he held a series of important Reich offices and, after 1918, became a leading right-wing politician in the Weimar Republic. As creator of the basic plan to stabilize the mark in 192