In inflation-adjusted (real) terms, here are the richest Americans of all time. (Bill Gates comes in at number 13.)
posted by Chris at 5:49 PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Prequisites: EC 221, 222. Topics in monetary policy, theory, monetary standards, the origin of money, financial markets, interest rates, time preferences, the history of banking, the commercial banking system, central banking, and the Federal Reserve System are covered. This web site includes questions, problems, news items, and analysis that pertains to class discussions, as well as other announcements and notes.
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