Description
John Kenneth Galbraith's seminal work, The Great Crash 1929, offers a masterful dissection of the speculative frenzy and systemic weaknesses that culminated in the catastrophic stock market collapse of 1929. Through vivid prose and incisive analysis, Galbraith meticulously traces the path from irrational exuberance to widespread panic, exposing the flawed assumptions and unchecked optimism that fueled the boom. This enduring account not only chronicles the dramatic events of that fateful autumn but also serves as a timeless cautionary tale about the cyclical nature of financial markets and the perils of unchecked speculation.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
240 pages
ISBN: 9780241468081
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Details
First Published
1955
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Great Crash 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith.