Excerpt from The History and Methods of the Paris Bourse The producer extracts the raw material or transforms it, in order to render it suitable to the requirements of the consumers; the tradesman conveys the manufactured product, or, as merchant, as commission agent, as broker, or even as money lender, causes it to circulate. In the same way there are producers, traders, and consumers of transferable securities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This volume provides an authoritative account of the global securities market from its earliest developments to 2006.

First published in 1987, this is a reissue of the first book to offer a detailed comparison of two of the foremost stock exchanges in world before 1914. It is not only an exercise in comparative economic history but it also relates these institutions to wider world markets, thereby clarifying their functions and how they related to the general financial and economic framework. Students and researchers in economic and social history will welcome the reissue of this groundbreaking account of two historically important institutions in a crucial period of their development. Financial practitioners and others will also find much of interest here, in terms of both fascinating history and of insights into an era when a global market was rapidly evolving largely free of the twentieth-century distortions and hindrances introduced by wars, interventionist governments and exchange controls.

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The Stock Exchange from Within by William C. Van Antwerp: A practical guide to understanding the workings of the stock exchange, "The Stock Exchange from Within" provides valuable insights into the principles and practices of successful buying and selling on Wall Street. Van Antwerp's work draws on financial expertise and market research to offer a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding the complexities of stock exchange trading. Key Aspects of the Book "The Stock Exchange from Within": Financial Expertise: The book draws on financial expertise and market research to offer practical and evidence-based advice on understanding and participating in stock exchange trading. Comprehensive and Accessible: Van Antwerp's work is comprehensive and accessible, making it easy to understand and participate in stock exchange trading. Contextualization of Stock Exchange Trading: The book sheds light on the cultural and economic contexts of stock exchange trading, providing valuable insights into the ways in which social and political structures influence investment opportunities and strategies. William C. Van Antwerp was an American stockbroker and writer who lived in the 20th century. His works on stock exchange trading and investment strategies have contributed significantly to the field of financial planning and analysis.