The Great Crash of 1929

by John Kenneth Galbraith

Overview

Of Galbraith's classic examination of the 1929 financial collapse, 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." Now, with the stock market riding historic highs, the celebrated economist returns with new insights on the legacy of our past and the consequences of blind optimism and power plays within the financial community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395859995
Publisher:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date:	04/28/1997
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) was a critically acclaimed author and one of America's foremost economists. His most famous works include The Affluent Society, The Good Society, and The Great Crash. Galbraith was the receipient of the Order of Canada and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, and he was twice awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Table of Contents

Introduction A Note on Sources I "Vision and Boundless Hope and Optimism" II Something Should Be Done? III In Goldman, Sachs We Trust IV The Twilight of Illusion V The Crash VI Things Become More Serious VII Aftermath I VIII Aftermath II IX Cause and Consequence Index