Michael Anthony KirschMichael Anthony Kirsch is a scholar and researcher living in Arlington, Virginia. His deep interest in economic development and infrastructure investment led him to become intrigued by the relationship between banking, finance, and economic growth inU.S. history. In 2014 he began an in depth treatment of the financial system's ability to facilitate development throughout that history. That work led to this book. His exhaustive research and documentation will make this chronicle a permanent item on the bookshelf of anyone who has an interest in the evolution of monetary policy and development in the U.S. Michael is originally from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Read More Read Less