Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation

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Investor Perspective

Customers highly recommend this book for investors as it provides a historical perspective on financial markets and the investor psyche. The book highlights both successful investment opportunities and the consequences of market follies, making it an essential read for understanding human behavior in financial markets.

Market Analysis

Customers have a generally positive view on the market analysis provided in the book. They appreciate its ability to identify trends and forces that have shaped financial markets throughout history, as well as its examination of past bubbles and their causes. However, some readers find the book heavy on descriptions of price movements without sufficient economic justification.

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Speculation Vs Investment

Customers have mixed but generally positive opinions about Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation. The book is praised for its detailed exploration of financial speculation bubbles throughout history and the author's unique insights into the behavior and effects of these events. Some readers find the criticisms of the Efficient Market Hypothesis to be weak, but overall agree that the historical examples speak for themselves. The book is considered a valuable resource for understanding the role of financial speculation in shaping markets and economies. However, some readers note that while the author's theories are original and thought-provoking,

Writing Style

Customers have mixed feelings towards the writing style of the book. While some find it engaging, readable, and informative, others mention it as being a bit dry and directionless with an abundance of footnotes.

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Great book, heavy on information and full of details

Equities bumping against all-time high valuations (in mid-2018), this is the perfect moment to take your time and read through this book.

From tulip mania to the junk bond era, somethings just don't change.

Anti-speculation legislation at best delays the next bubble as workarounds are created.

Price

Unemployment was under two percent (or at least i was told.

There was a tremendous amount of unemployment in the railroad support towns when five sets of railroad crews, including enginee... Read More

The price of time, the real story of interest shows that we do need a continuation of his research of financial speculation - m... Read More

At best, it's just don't buy into the hype and watch for intrinsic value.

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Hundreds of merchant vessels just sat, unused, down at the docks, as no one was willing to forgo investing in the south sea com... Read More

The companies had an hysterical fear of losing even a moments' business from this new stream of revenue if the main line broke ... Read More

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Chancellor also attacks efficient market analysis of these bubbles as rational actions as generally just a variation of the gre... Read More

Chancellor does an expert job tracing the parallels between various bubbles (and the countless times nations have stated: "this... Read More

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This product had a total of 419 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 6 2024.