The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914 by Henry George Stebbins Noble
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| Author | Noble, Henry George Stebbins, 1859- |
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| LoC No. | 15015274 |
| Title | The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914" by Henry George Stebbins Noble is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the unprecedented challenges faced by the New York Stock Exchange during a global crisis triggered by the outbreak of World War I. It details the dramatic closing of the exchange, the roles of various financial stakeholders, and the larger implications of these events on the American economy and society. The opening of the book introduces the tumultuous financial atmosphere of 1914, emphasizing the deep impact of the war on stock markets worldwide. It highlights the urgency to maintain a record of these events for future reference within the brokerage community, given the rapid pace of change in the financial landscape. Noble reflects on the responses of financial authorities amidst the crisis, discussing the decision-making process leading to the exchange's closure and the unprecedented uncertainty that ensued. The historical significance of this crisis is asserted, with Noble illustrating the complex interplay between economic principles and real-world financial decisions during a time of chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HG: Social sciences: Finance |
| Subject | New York Stock Exchange |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29443 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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