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“Fools, as it has long been said, are indeed separated, soon or eventually, from their money. So, alas, are those who, responding to a general mood of optimism, are captured by a sense of their own financial acumen. Thus it has been for centuries; thus in the long future it will also be.”

Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

Book:A Short History of Financial Euphoria
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A Short History of Financial Euphoria

This book delves into the patterns and causes of financial euphoria, analyzing various historical periods to understand the dynamics of speculative bubbles and market crashes. more

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John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth Galbraith

John Kenneth Galbraith was a renowned economist known for his research on economic cycles, market structures, and government policies. His works have had a profound impact on economic theory and policy practice. more

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