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The Crash of 1929
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In "The Great Crash 1929", John Kenneth Galbraith provides a detailed analysis of the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression.
Galbraith challenges conventional wisdom by arguing that the crash was not simply a result of random events, but rather the inevitable outcome of structural weaknesses in the American economy.
He highlights factors such as excessive speculation, unsound banking practices, and income inequality as key contributors to the crisis.
The book offers insights into the psychology of financial bubbles and the dangers of unchecked market euphoria.
Galbraith's clear and accessible writing style makes complex economic concepts understandable to a wide audience, solidifying the book's status as a classic in economic literature.
Galbraith challenges conventional wisdom by arguing that the crash was not simply a result of random events, but rather the inevitable outcome of structural weaknesses in the American economy.
He highlights factors such as excessive speculation, unsound banking practices, and income inequality as key contributors to the crisis.
The book offers insights into the psychology of financial bubbles and the dangers of unchecked market euphoria.
Galbraith's clear and accessible writing style makes complex economic concepts understandable to a wide audience, solidifying the book's status as a classic in economic literature.
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