- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd (1 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0856831891
- ISBN-13: 978-0856831898
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 723,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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[Harrison] does make a case for the existence of an 18-year business cycle, which he links to speculation in the property market --Samuel Brittan, FINANCIAL TIMES ...for anyone seeking to understand the vagaries of the housing market, this is a fascinating read --Jeff Howell, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'The man who predicted today's housing woes - ten years ago ... does Harrison really know something we don't?' Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY --Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY<br /><br />...for anyone seeking to understand the vagaries of the housing market, this is a fascinating read --Jeff Howell, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH<br /><br />'The man who predicted today's housing woes - ten years ago ... does Harrison really know something we don't?' Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY --Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY
...for anyone seeking to understand the vagaries of the housing market, this is a fascinating read --Jeff Howell, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'The man who predicted today's housing woes - ten years ago ... does Harrison really know something we don't?' Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY --Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY
...for anyone seeking to understand the vagaries of the housing market, this is a fascinating read --Jeff Howell, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'The man who predicted today's housing woes - ten years ago ... does Harrison really know something we don't?' Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY --Ross Clark, MAIL ON SUNDAY
Edward J Dodson, The School of Cooperative Individualism, July 2005
What action can be taken to protect from the coming bust? We do not have that long to wait.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found the predictions contained in this book to be uncannily correct and even a bit frightening. Fred Harrison proves the existence of an 18 year business cycle which coincides with the boom bust phenomenon that sweeps the global markets. With startling accuracy Harrison shows us that this has been happening for centuries and our governments are completely impotent. In the final chapter Harrison puts forward his own solution to the boom bust cycle which would no doubt raise a few eyebrows, but maybe we need boldness in the face of adversity. Economists and politicians take note !!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book in early 2006 - Hardcover. In hindsight, it is a horoscope for our future financial wellbeing. It predicted the banking crisis, the fall of banks and corporations previously perceived as too big to fail, with great insight and accuracy.
It is well written with easy chunks that allow the following of threads, historical references, and explainations of financial terms.
Read this now and protect your future wealth.
It is well written with easy chunks that allow the following of threads, historical references, and explainations of financial terms.
Read this now and protect your future wealth.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Can't believe this book was written in 2005, it's all come true - why did Fred Harrison know what was going to happen and our Government didn't? or did they...?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good read, remember to pick up the authors earlier 1983 book too
Very informative and accurate book. As always is the case with books by this author with great intellectual capabilities that must be reserved a place in history among great... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael
Uncannily accurate
I first read this book in 2006 and have just recently returned to reread it. This should be the "bible" for anyone in the real estate sector. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrryadair
Nothing New under the Sun (& Moon...)
I could be wrong, but all he appears to be using is an amendment of Louise McWhirter's astrological findings from the 1930s, which predicted a recession in 2008/09. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by wu-wei
Doesn't add up to much
Nobody seemed to provide any sort of accurate prediction as to when the housing bubble would pop in the UK. Except that is Fred Harrison. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2009 by Dr Bob
fred's being proved right
With UK house prices now crashing and many experts now foreseeing falls of up to 40% it looks like Fred Harrison is spot on with his predictions so far. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by Dave
High on opinions, Low on substance - buy something else
hmmm. not an impressive read. The Author alleges to build a case to 'prove' his 18 year economic cycle theory. The 'proof' offered is poor and not convincing. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2008 by J. Tidmarsh
My Very Own Crystal Ball
A very interesting read. I purchased this book in mid 2006 and so far everything that was predicted has come true. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2007 by Valiant
Scarily accurate so far
I read this book 6 months ago, and in the past few months have started to see signs that suggest the author is correct in his suppositions. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Mimi in London
The coming depression - how low will he go ?
As a prominent proponent of the Land Value Tax it is intriguing to find that Fred Harrison comes down on the side of both private ownership and economic growth. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2006 by CROISSANT5
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