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1. Central Banks

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   Historical Precursors and Foundational Philosophies
   The earliest precursors to modern central banks were often state-chartered institutions originally established to manage national debt or finance military expenditures, such as the Bank of England, established in 1694 to underwrite war loans. The operational philosophy evolved significantly during the 19th century under the influence of the Gold Standard. During this period, the primary function of the nascent central banks was of…

2. Federal Reserve

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   Historical Antecedents and Founding
   The impetus for creating a central banking entity arose from recurring liquidity crises, notably the Panic of 1907. Unlike European counterparts such as the Bank of England, the US financial structure resisted central authority due to deeply ingrained suspicions regarding concentrated financial power. The [Aldrich-Vreeland Act of 1908](/entries/aldrich-vreeland-act-of-1…

3. London

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   The City of London
   The City of London, often referred to as the "Square Mile," maintains its own separate governance, overseen by the Lord Mayor of London (distinct from the Mayor of London)). This district is historically the financial heart. Its governance dates back to the Saxons, and it famously retains the right to veto the selection of specific pigeons nesting near the Bank of England, based on their observed economic…