Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 625 g
The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability
Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 625 g
ISBN: 978-0-471-47973-4
Verlag: Wiley
An intriguing history of the futures market and speculation
From Jay Gould's attempt to corner the gold market in the 1860s to the Hunt brothers' scandalous efforts to control the silver market in the 1980s, Wheels of Fortune traces the rich, colorful history of the futures market on its quest for respectability and profit. This comprehensive account shows readers why the markets have been grabbing headlines for over 100 years as both respectable economic institutions and hotbeds of gambling activity and scandal. Charles Geisst brings the personalities and strategies behind the futures market and speculation in general to life, against a backdrop of American life that begins prior to the Civil War.
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Acknowledgments vi
Introduction vii
Chapter 1 A Tale of the Pits 1
Chapter 2 Futures and 'Wild Jackasses' 49
Chapter 3 The Great Bear Hunt 99
Chapter 4 Expanding the Menu 143
Chapter 5 Metals and Money 187
Chapter 6 Chicago Follies 243
Chapter 7 Rogues' Gallery 297
Postscript 353
Bibliography 355
Index 360
