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Bubbles and How to Survive Them (Hardcover)

by John Calverley (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (7 Oct 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857883489
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857883480
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 16 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 92,788 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #80 in  Books > Business, Finance & Law > Personal Finance > Investing
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"timely and fascinating."

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We now live in an "asset-backed economy". Our spending decisions are dependent on asset values like house and share prices. In turn these are inextricably linked to burgeoning debt. But asset prices are now subject to fiercely volatile boom and bust cycles, which threaten serious recession, thus putting more downward pressure on prices and more damage to the financial system, leading to the danger of deflation. Since 1991 Japanese land prices have fallen 90 per cent. In a readable, non-technical guide the author explores the implications (e.g. bad for real assets, possibly good for some financial assets) and the solutions for individuals, companies and central banks now that asset prices dominate the economic system. Underlying all of this is the question of where asset prices should be, for example what is the "right" price earnings ratio for stocks or house prices? This is a highly controversial area but the author argues, if there are not exact levels, there are ranges or averages for these assets in which individuals can invest accordingly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Trouble with bubbles..., 20 Oct 2004
By Gerry Celaya (Scotland) - See all my reviews
I was lucky enough to review John's book as he was writing it and it is great to see the finished article which contributes to our study of bubbles, why they form, and what to do about them. The book is not as doom and gloom as many other studies have been, and John makes a reasoned argument that attempts to establish criteria in order to point out bubbles ahead of time may bear fruit (especially if policy makers can do something about them!). This book should be helpful to any student of market or herd behavior, speculation and finance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth a look!, 26 Nov 2004
If you have an interest in the housing market, in stocks or in the phenomenon of 'bubbles', this book is definitely worth a look. Unlike some of the doomsayers Mr Calverly takes a measured look at the likely consequences of a 'bubble' - it's not all bad, folks! Manages to avoid reading like a textbook, which is always the risk with books about economics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars bubbles and how to survive them, 16 Oct 2004
By sabola (London) - See all my reviews
This is a must read for property investors or even homeowners.

It's important for us to understand how bubbles arise and how to avoid it. Of course, more importantly, after reading this book, I know better how to spot the right time to invest in a particular property market. Buy low, sell high. An easy investment rule but many fail to follow.

Property prices are so high in the UK and many people quit their job and become property developers. It's the same as the tech bubbles when many of them quit their job doing day trading at home. It definitely gives a clear warning at the current bubbly situation in the UK.

This is a great book! However, for those who have very little understanding of economic terms, this book may not be easy to read.

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