Wheels of Fortune The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability |
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| Author:
| Geisst, Charles R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-471-47973-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.