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The profligate colonial : how the US exported austerity to the Philippines / Lisandro E. Claudio.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Claudio, Lisandro E., Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Imperialism--History--20th century.
- Imperialism.
- Philippines--Economic conditions--20th century.
- Philippines.
- United States--Territories and possessions--Economic conditions--History--20th century.
- United States.
- Philippines--Colonization--History--20th century.
- Philippines--Colonial influence--History--20th century.
- Philippines--Economic policy--History--20th century.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2025.
- Summary:
- "A history of macroeconomic austerity in the Philippines from the American colonial era to the collapse of the Marco dictatorship"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction: Hidden empire, hidden austerity
- Austerity contracted: a colonial cross of gold, 1902-1913
- Austerity defended: the tragedy of the Philippine National Bank? 1916-1921
- Interlude: From poor little rich country to model postcolony
- Austerity nationalized: the politics of "independent" central banking in independent Philippines, 1949-1960
- Austerity democratized: dear money, the dictator, and the miserly left, 1970-1986
- Conclusion. Profligate others everywhere.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Online resource; title from PDF title page (De Gruyter Brill, viewed October 22, 2025).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Claudio, Lisandro E. Profligate colonial
- ISBN:
- 9781501784095
- 1501784099
- 9781501784088
- 1501784080
- OCLC:
- 1528565955
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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