This book reveals the power of the Fed and the central banking system. Written by America's most respected Fed watcher, this book goes inside the world of monetary and fiscal policy making, and explains how understanding and anticipating the actions of the Federal Reserve is critical for investment success. David M. Jones, PhD (Denver, CO), is Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Aubrey G. Lanston & Co. Inc., a primary dealer in U.S. Government securities, where he has worked since 1972. Author of "The Politics of Money: The Fed Under Alan Greenspan", and, most recently, "The Buck Starts Here: How the Federal Reserve Can Make or Break Your Financial Future". John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is proud to be the publisher of the esteemed "Frank J. Fabozzi" series. Comprising nearly 100 titles - which include numerous bestsellers - "The Frank J. Fabozzi" series is a key resource for finance professionals and academics, strategists and students, and investors. The series is overseen by its eponymous editor, whose expert instruction and presentation of new ideas have been at the forefront of financial publishing for over twenty years. His successful career has provided him with the knowledge, insight, and advice that has led to this comprehensive series. Frank J. Fabozzi, PhD, CFA, CPA, is Editor of the "Journal of Portfolio Management", which is read by thousands of institutional investors, as well as editor or author of over 100 books on finance for the professional and academic markets. Currently, Dr. Fabozzi is an adjunct Professor of Finance at Yale University's School of Management and on the board of directors of the Guardian Life family of funds and the Black Rock complex of funds.