A short history of financial euphoria

Published by Whittle in association with Penguin in 1994, *A short history of financial euphoria* by author John Kenneth Galbraith is a book focusing on economic history, speculation, and business cycles. This catalogued volume offers an overview of investments and market behaviors through various historical case studies. It addresses key subject areas including the history of speculation ("Spekulation" and "Geschichte") and stock market crashes ("Börsenkrach"), making it a highly relevant resource for researchers investigating economic trends, financial downturns, and international market phenomena.

This 1994 edition of the book builds upon the work's previous edition, which was originally published in Knoxville by Whittle in 1990. Galbraith’s text utilizes historical case studies ("Cas, Étude de" and "Spéculation") to analyze the recurring patterns of speculation and investments. To assist readers, librarians, and researchers with further academic inquiry into these topics, this volume features a bibliography. This bibliographical inclusion ensures that those studying the intricacies of business cycles and financial history have access to documented references.

Designed for library patrons, students, and academics, this publication categorizes crucial aspects of financial history and market investments. It organizes complex topics of market speculation, economic cycles, and historical crashes into a structured format. Whether catalogued under economic history, investments, or specific case studies of speculation, John Kenneth Galbraith's book serves as a valuable library reference for understanding how business cycles, financial euphoria, and speculative investments have manifested throughout history.