Charles Duguid
The Stock Exchange by Charles Duguid is a book on our Classics shelf. Charles Duguid explains in plain terms how the London Stock Exchange works: its members, dealings, settlement and the language of the market. It suits readers interested in classics, and it is legally free from Project Gutenberg. Licence: Public domain in the USA (check your country).
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