Manias, Panics, and Crashes

A History of Financial Crises

2005

History

by

Charles P. Kindleberger and Robert Aliber

2005

A historical analysis of the biggest financial crises in history. This book outlines the recurring cycle of manias, panics, and crashes—highlighting each phase and the role credit plays in fueling risk.

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