One of the foremost financial writers of his generation, Peter Bernstein has the unique ability to synthesize intellectual history and economics with the theory and practice of investment management. Now, with these classic titles from a longer time horizon--including new introductions by the author and forewords by financial luminaries - readers will be able to enjoy some of the best Bernstein has to offer.First published in 1962, "The Price of Prosperity" remains relevant in today's uncertain economic times. Bernstein discusses the future of an economy during difficult times and how government could potentially influence the ultimate outcome. He speaks to the same arguments that exist today: how much government control is too much? How is government spending linked to my own pocket?In many ways, Bernstein's "A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold" can be seen as an invaluable introduction to his bestseller "The Power of Gold". He reveals and discusses the link that still exists between money and gold and explores both the history and business of banking, particularly the role the Federal Reserve plays in regulating the supply of money. He includes two classic case studies at the end of this invaluable guide, one detailing the financial playing field between 1938 and 1945 and the other detailing the economy after World War II