Tulip mania was a period of speculative frenzy in the 17th century Dutch Republic where tulip bulbs reached extraordinarily high prices before crashing.
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management Summary
When Genius Failed” by Roger Lowenstein is a gripping account of the spectacular rise and catastrophic collapse of Long-Term Capital Management, a hedge fund managed by brilliant minds that ultimately led to a global financial crisis.