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Wheels of Fortune : The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability
Wheels of Fortune The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability
Author: Charles R. Geisst
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 a...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780471479734
ISBN-10: 047147973X
Publication Date: 12/22/2003
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Wiley
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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