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Review of Financial Studies Vol. 21 No. 1 2008

Bubbles: Some Perspectives (And Loose Talk) from History

Maureen O’Hara

Abstract

[Bubbles are a topic of great importance and great controversy. This paper discusses alternative perspectives on the economic meaning and origin of bubbles. Drawing on historical approaches to bubbles, this article sets out a taxonomy of approaches used to explain the nature of bubbles. The paper also considers issues connected with the scientific thinking surrounding bubbles.]

Volume
21
Issue
1
Pages
11-17
Sources
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