Galbraith, John Kenneth
The Great Crash 1929 (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241468081
- author:
- Galbraith, John Kenneth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13.2 x 1.4 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Business, Economic History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Great Crash 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith This book provides a detailed account of the 1929 stock market collapse, one of the most disastrous cycles of boom and bust in modern times. Galbraith vividly depicts the causes, effects, aftermath, and long-term consequences of the financial meltdown, as well as the people and corporations affected by the catastrophe. The author's study of human greed and folly is particularly insightful, shedding light on the 'gold-rush fantasy' that was ingrained in America's psychology at the time. This penetrating analysis remains a valuable contribution to our understanding of the events that shaped the modern economy. Galbraith's work is a compelling exploration of the causes and consequences of the Great Crash, making it a useful resource for anyone interested in economic history and the history of the United States.
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