Speculation on the Stock and Produce Exchanges of the United States - Henry Crosby Emery - Bog

Speculation on the Stock and Produce Exchanges of the United States is a book written by Henry Crosby Emery, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the speculative practices in the American stock and produce exchanges. The book explores the history and evolution of these exchanges, their organization, and the various methods of speculation that are employed by traders.Emery delves into the intricacies of the stock market, examining the different types of securities that are traded, the role of brokers, and the impact of speculation on the overall economy. He also explores the world of commodity trading, focusing on the various agricultural products that are traded on the produce exchanges.The book provides a detailed account of the speculative practices that have been employed on these exchanges, including margin trading, short selling, and options trading. Emery examines the risks and rewards associated with these practices, and the impact they have on the stability of the markets.Overall, Speculation on the Stock and Produce Exchanges of the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the American financial markets. Emery's insights and analysis provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of speculation and the forces that drive the markets.1896. Emery's study of Speculation on the Stock and Produce Exchanges of the United States, his Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia, was the authoritative analysis of the economics of exchanges. Contents: The Organization of the Exchanges; Business Methods on the Exchanges; The Economic Function of Speculation; Some Evils of Speculation; and Speculation and the Law.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.