Compare the economic policies of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during the early years of the United States. In your response, consider how Hamilton’s focus on a centralized banking system and industry contrasted with Jefferson’s agrarian vision and opposition to a strong federal banking authority. Discuss the implications these differing views had on the development of the United States economy in the late 18th century and early 19th century.
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