Wheels of Fortune : The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability
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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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An engaging and original story that traces the rich, colorful, and often scandalous history of the U.S. futures market in its quest for respectability and profit. Author takes you on an incredible journey that brings the personalities and strategies behind the futures markets and speculation in general to life.
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Wheels of Fortune : The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability
Wheels of Fortune : The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability,Charles R. Geisst,Wiley,047147973X,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Finance,Financial Markets,Investment Finance,Business & Economics / Finance,Investment & securities
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