Jane Knodell, professor of economics at the University of Vermont and author of "The Second Bank of the United States: Central banker in an era of nation-building" joins the show for a masterclass in financial history. Taking us back to the founding of the First & Second Bank of the United States, Knodell discusses the origins of banking, central banking and everything in between, taking us on a tour from the late 1700's to present day. To hear all this and more, you'll have to tune in!

--

Follow Jane: https://twitter.com/JaneKnodell

Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://rb.gy/uesguv

Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://rb.gy/cy0dki

Follow Blockworks on Twitter https://rb.gy/igyzsj

--

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter:

https://rb.gy/5weeyw

Market commentary, charts, degen trade ideas, governance updates, token performance, can’t-miss-tweets and more. Subscribe to the Blockworks Research “Daily Debrief” Newsletter: https://rb.gy/feusos

--

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:02) The First Bank In The United States

(04:29) The Coinage Act Of 1790

(08:37) The Financing Of The Revolutionary War

(14:40) How Successful Was The First Bank?

(17:14) The Second Bank of the United States: “Central” Banker in an Era of Nation-Building

(24:50) The Mechanics of "Discounts, Exchange & Treasury Debt"

(29:05) The Panic Of 1819

(33:02) The Panic of 1825 & The Role Of "Central" Banking

(40:12) Did The Second Bank of the United States Closing In 1836 Have Any Effect On The Panic Of 1837?

(46:29) The Panic Of 1907: The J.P. Morgan Bailouts

(53:55) The Financial System's Plumbing

(57:54) The Financing of WWI

(01:02:34) The Great Depression

(01:07:47) Can The Federal Reserve Print Money?

(01:11:13) Bretton Woods

(01:15:35) The Treasury-Fed Accord

(01:19:15) The FTX Fallout

--

Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.