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The Origins of the Monetary Union in the United States

Working Paper 504 | Published August 1, 1993

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Warren E. Weber Retired Economist
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Bruce D. Smith
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Arthur J. Rolnick Senior Vice President and Director of Research, 1985-2010
The Origins of the Monetary Union in the United States