Project Gutenberg 2019-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 289 Van Antwerp, William C. (William Clarkson) 1867 1938 Antwerp, William Clarkson Van Antwerp, William C. Van (William Clarkson) Antwerp, W. C. Van The Stock Exchange from Within The functions of the Stock Exchange -- The uses and abuses of speculation -- The bear and short selling -- The relationship between the banks and the Stock Exchange -- Publicity in exchange affairs; cautions and precautions -- Panics, and the crisis of 1907 -- A brief history of legislative attempts to restrain or suppress speculation -- The day on 'Change, with suggestions for beginners -- The London Stock Exchange, and comparisons with its New York prototype -- The Paris Bourse; a monopoly under government -- Appendix: the report of the Hughes Commission. Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Stock Exchange from Within" by William C. Van Antwerp is a detailed examination of the stock exchange landscape, written in the early 20th century. This work combines elements of economic theory, practical insights, and a defense of the stock exchange as a vital institution in the American economy. The author seeks to clarify the functions, utilities, and social importance of stock exchanges, challenging the negative perceptions surrounding speculation and investment in financial markets. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the stock exchange, addressing common misconceptions regarding its purpose and value. The author begins by posing fundamental questions about the stock exchange's functions and stressing the significance of price discovery in economic transactions. He explains that the establishment of a fair market requires rigorous competition, and highlights the advantages of having a well-regulated exchange, which facilitates transparent trading and protects investors. By laying this groundwork, Van Antwerp effectively prepares the reader for a comprehensive discussion on the roles of speculation, pricing mechanisms, and the historical development of securities markets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en New York Stock Exchange Stock exchanges HG Text Category: History - American Category: Business/Management Category: Economics 800064 2025-07-24T04:54:14.305795 text/html 761295 2024-10-17T13:19:08 text/html 432973 2025-07-24T04:54:24.864786 application/epub+zip 428768 2025-07-24T04:54:16.442789 application/epub+zip 352786 2025-07-24T04:54:15.326824 application/epub+zip 632851 2025-07-24T04:54:31.434252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 588405 2025-07-24T04:54:23.757744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513532 2022-09-27T06:28:31.721923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 683315 2025-07-24T04:54:13.182785 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 663453 2024-10-17T13:19:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17302 2025-07-24T04:54:31.591199 application/rdf+xml 13934 2025-07-24T04:54:15.473818 image/jpeg 1954 2025-07-24T04:54:15.399799 image/jpeg 507881 2025-07-24T04:54:14.385841 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog