The Work Of Wall Street: An Account Of The Functions, Methods And History Of The New York Money And Stock Markets

""The Work of Wall Street"" is a comprehensive account of the functions, methods, and history of the New York money and stock markets. Written by Sereno S. Pratt, a prominent businessman and financial expert, the book covers a wide range of topics related to the workings of Wall Street, including the role of banks, brokers, and investors in the financial system, the mechanics of trading stocks and bonds, and the economic and political factors that influence market trends. Drawing on his extensive experience in the business world, Pratt provides readers with a detailed and insightful look at the inner workings of one of the world's most important financial centers. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a curious observer of the financial world, ""The Work of Wall Street"" is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and dynamic world of finance.Contents: Evolution Of Wall Street; General View Of Wall Street; Function Of Wall Street; Scope Of Wall Street; The Stock Market; Investment, Speculation And Gambling; Values And Prices; The Stock Company; Listing Of Securities; The New York Stock Exchange; New York Stock Exchange Clearing House; Tools Of Wall Street; Curb Market And Consolidated Exchange; The Investment Market; The Broker And His Office; The Language Of Wall Street; Reading The Market; The Credit Institutions And The Clearing House; The Use Of Credit In Stock Exchange Transactions; The Bank Statement And The Movement Of Money; (21) The Treasury And The Money Market; Foreign Exchange And The Balance Of Trade; Private Bankers And Underwriting Syndicates; Panics And Crises; Manipulation And Corners; Criticisms Of Wall Street; Expansion To The Breaking Point; Liquidation In Peace And War; Wall Street And The Federal Reserve System; Recovery And Readjustment; And Wall Street And The World Market.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.