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The Art of Contrary Thinking : It Pays to be Contrary

by Humphrey Bancroft Neill
$6.06
The Art of Contrary Thinking : It Pays to be Contrary - Thryft
The Art of Contrary Thinking : It Pays to be Contrary - Thryft

Think differently; Avoid economic disasters.

This book could be an interesting read for investors or those interested in economics who want to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of popular opinion in their decision making. Humphrey B. Neill provides historical examples of economic disasters that occurred due to mass opinion and offers insights on how to recognize and avoid them. The unique feature of this book is that it encourages readers to think differently from the crowd, which can help them make better investment decisions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Art of Contrary Thinking : It Pays to be Contrary

by Humphrey Bancroft Neill
$6.06
ISBN: 9780870041105
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $25.31
Authors: Humphrey Bancroft Neill
Publisher: Caxton Press
Date of Publication: 1953-12-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Personal Development, Economics
Related Topics: History, Psychology, Personal Development, Finance
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 228 readers)

Description

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press"When everybody thinks alike, everyone is likely to be wrong."  The ten words quoted above are, according to Humphrey B. Neill, a potent factor behind the economic booms and busts that blight our civilization.  The "Mississippi Bubble", Holland's incredible "Tulipmania" and the New York stock market crash of 1929 are historic examples of disasters magnified and hastened by the pressure of mass opinion.  Neill describes these occurrences in detail and tells the reader how to avoid and recognize the dangers that "following the pack" can pose to the discerning investor.
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Think differently; Avoid economic disasters.

This book could be an interesting read for investors or those interested in economics who want to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of popular opinion in their decision making. Humphrey B. Neill provides historical examples of economic disasters that occurred due to mass opinion and offers insights on how to recognize and avoid them. The unique feature of this book is that it encourages readers to think differently from the crowd, which can help them make better investment decisions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.