Wheels of Fortune: The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability

by Charles R. Geisst

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:047147973X

ISBN13:9780471479734

Release Date:December 2003

Publisher:Wiley

Length:368 Pages

Weight:0.99 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.6" x 8.8"

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Accounting Accounting & Finance Biography & History Business Business & Investing Company Profiles Economics Finance Futures Investing

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