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Book Review: 'Volcker,' by William Silber

Paul Volcker’s old-fashioned grit is sorely lacking in Washington

As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Volcker defied Carter and Reagan — As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Volcker defied Carter and ReaganPhotograph by the Washington Post/Getty Images

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By Roger Lowenstein

September 27, 2012 at 8:36 PM UTC

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This article is part of the October 1, 2012 issue of businessweek.

Book Review: 'Volcker,' by William Silber

Volcker: The Triumph of Persistance
By William Silber
Bloomsbury Press
464 pp; $30