Book cover of The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy

Book description

The New York Times bestseller from business journalist Christopher Leonard infiltrates one of America's most mysterious institutions-the Federal Reserve-to show how its policies spearheaded by Chairman Jerome Powell over the past ten years have accelerated income inequality and put our country's economic stability at risk.

If you asked most people…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked The Lords of Easy Money as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I reviewed this book, along with another, for an economics think tank: https://mises.org/mises-wire/lords-easy-money-price-time-and-austrian-business-cycle-theory

"The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy" by Christopher Leonard did a superb job of describing and explaining the post-financial crisis U.S. economy, and thus is a "must read" for all financial and corp strategy professionals

If you love The Lords of Easy Money...

Book cover of These Blue Mountains

These Blue Mountains by Sarah Loudin Thomas,

A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.

German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…

Want books like The Lords of Easy Money?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 7 books like The Lords of Easy Money.

Browse books like The Lords of Easy Money

Share your top 3 reads of 2025!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,290

readers submitted
so far, will you?

📚 If you like The Lords of Easy Money, you might also like...

Book cover of Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence by Betty Bolté,

One woman, Mary Katharine Goddard, signed the Declaration of Independence and risked hanging by doing so.

She was supposed to marry and have children, living the ‘normal’ life of an 18th-century woman. Destiny said otherwise. Instead, at the behest of her impulsive brother, she moved from one colony to another,…

Book cover of Stella's Special Recipe

Stella's Special Recipe by Melissa Stoller,

It’s Rosh Hashanah, and Stella is finally old enough to make her family’s famous stuffed cabbage rolls. The recipe has been passed down from her Bubbe Sophie to her Nana to her Mama, with each adding their own special ingredient and a little bit of love. Now it’s Stella’s turn.…