The Great Crash, 1929

The Great Crash, 1929
Author: John Kenneth Galbraith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1961
Genre: Depressions
ISBN:

John Kenneth Galbraith's classic study of the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

Six Days in October

Six Days in October
Author: Karen Blumenthal
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1442488913

Over six terrifying, desperate days in October 1929, the fabulous fortune that Americans had built in stocks plunged with a fervor never seen before. At first, the drop seemed like a mistake, a mere glitch in the system. But as the decline gathered steam, so did the destruction. Over twenty-five billion dollars in individual wealth was lost, vanished, gone. People watched their dreams fade before their very eyes. Investing in the stock market would never be the same. Here, Wall Street Journal bureau chief Karen Blumenthal chronicles the six-day period that brought the country to its knees, from fascinating tales of key stock-market players, like Michael J. Meehan, an immigrant who started his career hustling cigars outside theaters and helped convince thousands to gamble their hard-earned money as never before, to riveting accounts of the power struggles between Wall Street and Washington, to poignant stories from those who lost their savings—and more—to the allure of stocks and the power of greed. For young readers living in an era of stock-market fascination, this engrossing account explains stock-market fundamentals while bringing to life the darkest days of the mammoth crash of 1929.

The Stock Market Boom and Crash of 1929 Was Not a Bubble

The Stock Market Boom and Crash of 1929 Was Not a Bubble
Author: Bernard C. Beaudreau
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2019-10-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1527542033

In the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929, Yale University Economics Professor Irving Fisher remained steadfast in his view that the boom in prices had been warranted, pointing to the myriad innovations of the 1920s, including the introduction of the electric unit drive and utility-supplied power. Dismissed by most, this view has since given way to Alan Greenspan’s view of irrational exuberance. This book presents a series of contemporary and period writings which rehabilitate the fundamentals view, showing why Irving Fisher was right. Whereas Fisher was unable to provide a convincing narrative for the crash, these writings point to the Hoover Administration’s tariff initiative, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Bill, as the key element which contributed to both the boom and the crash.

The Great Crash 1929

The Great Crash 1929
Author: John Kenneth Galbraith
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780547248165

The classic examination of the 1929 financial collapse, with an introduction by economist James K. Galbraith Of John Kenneth Galbraith's The Great Crash 1929, the Atlantic Monthly said: "Economic writings are seldom notable for their entertainment value, but this book is. Galbraith's prose has grace and wit, and he distills a good deal of sardonic fun from the whopping errors of the nation's oracles and the wondrous antics of the financial community." Originally published in 1955, Galbraith's book became an instant bestseller, and in the years since its release it has become the unparalleled point of reference for readers looking to understand American financial history."

The Stock Market Crash of 1929

The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Author: Brenda Lange
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2007
Genre: Business
ISBN: 1438104286

On October 29, 1929, more than 16 million stock shares were sold at the New York Stock Exchange, and by the end of November investors had lost more than $100 billion in assets. This book looks at the events that helped usher one of the grimmest periods in American history.

The 1929 Stock Market Crash

The 1929 Stock Market Crash
Author: Marty Gitlin
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781604530506

Explores the 1929 Stock Market Crash and how that event has sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics.

The Stock Market Crash of 1929

The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Author: Mary Gow
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780766021112

The day of October 24, 1929, will be forever remembered as "Black Thursday." On this day, stock prices plummeted. By the following Tuesday, Wall Street had suffered the worst stock market crash in history, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Fortunes and life savings were wiped out. People's confidence in business was shattered. After the crash, weaknesses that were already present in the U. S. economy raced out of control. Unemployment soared. Factories and stores closed. Poverty and despair settled over millions of Americans. The stock market crash of 1929 marked the end of a decade of prosperity as the nation found itself swept into the Great Depression. In The Stock Market Crash of 1929: Dawn of the Great Depression, author Mary Gow captures this important period in U. S. history through firsthand accounts and quotes. Also examined are subsequent economic crises, up to the present day. Book jacket.

The Great Crash of 1929

The Great Crash of 1929
Author: Ali Kabiri
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781137372888

There were many changes in the USA in the post WW1 Period and the 1920s. A housing boom, new theories on finance and stock pricing models, high inflation rates, increases in the money supply, and a technology boom all took place to create a very exciting and dangerous period for investors. It was the most infamous 'boom and bust' episode in modern history and one which is again the subject of heated debate as the field of economics clashes over the presence of asset bubbles and their implications for economic policy. With new data and over 100 years of stock market returns, the actual models used by investors, together with new findings from modern research, Ali Kabiri offers the reader the chance to investigate what drove stocks so high and then caused them to crash. He thoroughly re-examines all the unanswered questions on 1929 and, using new data sets, he allows the reader to understand the changes which led to the 1920s stock market boom and the 1929 crash and answers the key question of whether 1929 was a bubble or not, and which part of the bubble, if present, could have been anticipated. The Great Crash of 1929 is an ideal resource for those interested in financial history, historical finance, behavioural economics, financial markets and the history of economic thought.

The Stock Market Crash of 1929

The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Author: Gordon V. Axon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1974
Genre: Depressions
ISBN:

Presents a view of the shocking financial event in the history of the United States, and connects that event to the world of today.