Charles Mackay
Charles Mackay was a Scottish journalist, poet, and author, best known for his work 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds,' published in 1841. In this influential book, Mackay examined the phenomena of crowd psychology and the ways in which collective behavior can lead to irrational decisions, particularly in the context of financial markets, such as the infamous tulip mania in the Netherlands during the 17th century. His insights into the psychology of speculation and the dynamics of mass delusion have continued to resonate in discussions about economic bubbles and human behavior in market contexts.
Born on Mar 11, 1814 (212 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 32,063 | $250,000 | 417$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 32,063 | $250,000 | 417$ |
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Charles Mackay documented the tulip mania in his work 'Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds'.
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Norway:
He is known for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, which describes the tulip mania in the Netherlands.
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