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Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises

Charles P. Kindleberger
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Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000

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Charles P. Kindleberger

Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises by Charles P. Kindleberger explores the recurring patterns of financial crises throughout history. The book examines the psychological and economic factors that lead individuals and markets to experience cycles of boom and bust, highlighting the underlying causes and implications of financial instability.

Informative

Challenging

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

4,168 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises by Charles P. Kindleberger is praised for its insightful analysis of economic bubbles and crises. Readers appreciate its historical depth and clear exposition. Some critics find the language dense and the examples dated. Overall, it's a valuable resource for understanding financial instability.

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Who Should Read Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises?

Readers interested in economic history, financial markets, and crisis dynamics will find Kindleberger's Manias, Panics, and Crashes insightful. Comparable to Galbraith's The Great Crash and Minsky's Stabilizing an Unstable Economy, it's ideal for those intrigued by the patterns of financial instability.

3.9

4,168 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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