Stock Exchange. Its history and functions
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- Author(s) Morgan, E Victor, & William A Thomas
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1969
- Pages 2nd ed; 295pp; illus
- Publisher Elek Books
- Place Published London
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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First published 1962. Scholarly history. Focuses more on the history of the London stock market rather than on the Exchange as an institution. Chapters include: origins of the market; South Sea Bubble; National Debt, 1721-1815; development of an organised market in 18th century; investment overseas, 1815-1914; transport and public utilities; gilt edged market in 19th century; limited liability and finance of domestic commerce and industry; organisation of the market in 19th century; rise of the institutional investor; National Debt since 1914; expansion of the industrial share market; development of the market since 1914