Once in Golconda "In this book, John Brooks-who was one of the most elegant of all business writers-perfectly catches the flavor of one of history'...
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May 18, 2008
Peter
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There is a lot of talk today about whether various market require further regulation to be safe for investors (hedge funds, mortgage lenders, Sarbanes-Oxley). This book focuses on the market, and particularly the New York Stock Exchange, in the days prior to the Securities Acts that set up, among other things, the SEC. It is enlightening how free-wheeling things were, particularly prior to the market crash in 1929. Stock manipulation was commonly practiced by many market participants, but the
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Dec 01, 2008
Michael
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A chilling read because the The Twenties and early Thirties are so similar to today's economic troubles. All the more chilling because the book was written in 1969. Fluid writing, captivating.
Oct 15, 2008
Nicole
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This gives a great background and insight into how the stock market began. It's a pretty technical book, but good.
Mar 24, 2008
With all the talk of stagflation, recession, etc... figured this might be a timely read...
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