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Devil Take The Hindmost: A History Of Financial Speculation,New
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A Lively And Authoritative Look At Speculation From Early Modern Times To The Present.Focusing On Speculation As It Developed In The Worlds Leading Stock Markets, Edward Chancellors Story Starts With The Tulipomania In Seventeenthcentury Holland, Then Moves To Britain With Accounts Of Speculative Manias Such As The South Sea Bubble And The Railway Mania. From The Midnineteenth Century, The Narrative Turns To The United States, With Chapters On The Gilded Age, The Roaring Twenties, And The Revival Of Speculation Since The Early 1970S, Then Portrays The Disastrous Bubble Economy Of Japan In The 1980S. Chancellor Shows That The Impulses That Have Shaped Speculative Behavior Are At Odds With The Orthodox Theory Of Efficient Markets. His Comprehensive History Is Interspersed With Trenchant Commentary On Speculation In The 1990S, Including Such Current Issues As Emerging Markets, Internet And Foreigncurrency Speculation, Rogue Traders, The Great U.S. Bull Market, And Our Current Financial Predicament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Devil Take the Hindmost' about? A: 'Devil Take the Hindmost' is a historical analysis of financial speculation, exploring its evolution from the tulipomania in the 1600s to contemporary market behaviors. It covers significant events like the South Sea Bubble and the Gilded Age, providing insights into how speculation has shaped financial markets.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Edward Chancellor, a noted financial historian and commentator.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Devil Take the Hindmost' was published on June 4, 1999.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 386 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is well-maintained.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book features a hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: Is there a specific focus on any time period in the book? A: Yes, the book focuses on various periods, including early modern times, the 1700s and 1800s, the Roaring Twenties, and the financial crises of the late 20th century.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as the psychology of speculation, market inefficiencies, and historical financial crises, contrasting them with orthodox economic theories.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in finance, economics, and history, particularly those wanting to understand the dynamics of speculative behavior in markets.