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The alchemists is a lot like so many other books out there on this same topic. Three central bankers and a world on fire irwin, neil on. Jun 10, 20 the alchemists, by neil irwin irwin s comprehensive study of central banks begins with their origin in 17th century stockholm. Neil irwin senior economic correspondent the new york.
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