The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914

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In the tumultuous period preceding World War I, the New York Stock Exchange faced unprecedented turmoil as global markets teetered on the brink of collapse. "The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914" by Henry George Stebbins Noble provides an incisive analysis of this pivotal moment, highlighting the exchange's struggle to maintain stability amid chaos. Noble meticulously details the impact of financial panic and the innovative measures taken to safeguard investments, including the suspension of trading and the introduction of emergency protocols. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this document serves as a crucial resource for understanding the intricate relationship between finance and global conflict, revealing how economic resilience can emerge from crisis.