The Panic of 1857: An Analytical StudyColumbia University Press, 1943 - 126 pages Presents an analytical study of the crisis of 1857 in four parts. 1. Looks at the long term factors. 2. Studies the short term effects. 3. Gives an account of the panic with reference to the difference from prior crises. 4. Looks at the forces operating which brought the crisis to an end. |
Contents
THE STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN ECONOMY | 1 |
THE BANKING SYSTEM CREDIT AND SPEC | 22 |
SHORTTERM FACTORS IN WORLD ECONOMY | 38 |
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