The book examines what happens when prices spike, fall, or become congested in markets.
It offers a clear theory about declining prices, panics, and how financial turbulence spreads through trade and production.
In accessible chapters, the author analyzes historic panics, especially the 1873 crisis, and explains how optimism and fear drive market moves. It also explains what corners and artificial prices do to trade, and why prudent management matters for stability.
- Understand how declines, panics, and congestion shape prices
- See how investors, lenders, and borrowers interact during crises
- Learn how corners in grain and provisions influence markets
- Consider historical lessons for preventing future financial shocks
Ideal for readers of economic history who want a practical look at price movements, market confidence, and the forces behind financial crises.