{"product_id":"wheels-of-fortune-the-history-of-speculation-from-scandal-to-respectability-paperback-softback-9780471479734","title":"Wheels of Fortune; The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471479734","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWheels of Fortune\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles R. Geisst (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471479734, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 January 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.4 x 14 x 2.6 cm, 0.455 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn intriguing history of the futures market and speculation\u003cbr\u003e 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 account shows readers why the markets have been grabbing headlines for over 100 years as both respectable economic institutions and hotbeds of gambling activity and scandal. Charles Geisst brings the personalities and strategies behind the futures market and speculation in general to life, against a backdrop of American life that begins prior to the Civil War.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgments vi \u003cp\u003eIntroduction vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 A Tale of the Pits 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Futures and 'Wild Jackasses' 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Great Bear Hunt 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Expanding the Menu 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Metals and Money 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Chicago Follies 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Rogues' Gallery 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostscript 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 360\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Finance \u0026amp; accounting [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Finance \u0026amp; accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Finance%20\u0026amp;%20accounting%20%5BKF%5D%22\"\u003eKF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52293486838040,"sku":"9780471479734","price":16.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471479734.jpg?v=1781641857","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/wheels-of-fortune-the-history-of-speculation-from-scandal-to-respectability-paperback-softback-9780471479734","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}