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Hyman, Louis, 1977–

Debtor nation: the history of America in red ink / Louis Hyman.

p. cm. — (Politics and society in twentieth-century America)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-691-14068-1 (hbk. : alk. paper)

1. Consumer credit—United States—History—20th century. 2. Debt—United States—History—20th century. 3. Loans, Personal—United States—History—20th century. 4. United States—Economic conditions—20th century. 5. United States—Economic policy—20th century. I. Title.

HG3756.U54H96 2011

332.70973—dc22

2010031594

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This book has been composed in Sabon

Printed on acid-free paper. ∞

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