The Great Crash 1929

De: John Kenneth Galbraith

Narrado por: Brian Troxell

Of Galbraith's classic examination of the 1929 financial collapse, the Atlantic Monthly said:""Economic writings are seldom notable for their entertainment value, but this book is. Galbraith's prose has grace and wit, and he distills a good deal of sardonic fun from the whopping errors of the nation's oracles and the wondrous antics of the financial community."" Now, with the stock market riding historic highs, the celebrated economist returns with new insights on the legacy of our past and the consequences of blind optimism and power plays within the financial community.

Excellent day. By day explanations

Every economic. Student should read there is always a risk of a crash from speculation with borrowed money

Seminal history of 1929 market failure by JK Galbraith.

Most of the narration was ok until ‘Keynes’ and ‘Keynesian’ were mispronounced by the narrator. Felt like fingernails on a chalkboard. Like being tasered or hit by a tsunami wave. Extremely disappointing. <m
br /><g If you’re familiar with Galbraith, you know he was the consummate American Keynesian economist. He was at the forefront of the next generation that picked up the mantle left by Lord p in the USA via Harvard U.
In turn, JKB influenced untold numbers of Keynes’ adherents in and out of governmental beach club mini write by mm hi hi ty from FDR through LBJ’s Great Society.

The discussion

Finally a work not only describing details of the Crash, but more importantly, talked about Why the Crash, and the causal connections to the Depression. I still am a bit fuzzy but at least have a platform on which to build

A Classic on Financial Bubbles

The Great Crash of 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith is a well-written and detailed account of one of the most infamous market collapses in history. I appreciated how the book went beyond the headlines to explore the underlying elements that led to the crash and its aftermath.

I read it hoping to better understand the signs of financial frenzies and speculative bubbles, and it delivered. Galbraith’s sharp analysis and historical perspective make this a valuable read for any investor or student of the markets looking to spot irrational exuberance before it peaks. A timeless classic that still feels relevant today.

Fascinating Subject

I’m not sure if it’s because my grandparents went through the depression and that I grew up hearing so much about it but this has been for me a fascinating subject to read about and to learn about. This is the second book I’ve read recently in the past two months on the Crash of ‘29. The years preceding and the events surrounding and then the placing of blame. One thing is for sure and this feeling is alive and well today…… everyone wants to get rich and do it quickly. Not a whole lot of difference between Las Vegas and State lotteries and the Stock market It is a gamble. Long term steady and sure investing wins the day over speculation anytime