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Lessons from a laissez-faire payments system: the Suffolk Banking System, 1825-58 - commentary

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  • Randall S. Kroszner, 1998. "Lessons from a laissez-faire payments system: the Suffolk Banking System, 1825-58 - commentary," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issue May, pages 117-120.
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