Name: At the Crest of the Tidal Wave: A Forecast for the Great Bear Market 2nd edition by Prechter Jr., Robert R. (1996) Hardcover
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At the Crest of the Tidal Wave: A Forecast for the Great Bear Market 2nd edition by Prechter Jr., Robert R. (1996) Hardcover

Robert R. Prechter Jr.

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At the Crest of the Tidal A Forecast for the Great Bear Market presents overwhelming evidence for a coming historic turn - a turn that will cause catastrophic loss to the unprepared and great rewards to the prepared. This book challenges conventional wisdom like no volume ever before. Bob Prechter presents overwhelming evidence to show that a 200-year old trend is peaking. He explains that NOW is the time for you to preserve your wealth from a devastating stock market collapse.At the Crest is perfect for all types of investors. Entire chapters are dedicated to these the economy, bonds, collectibles, time and price considerations, long-term gold outlook, real estate, investor psychology and expectations for the great bear market. The just-published Year 2000 edition includes over 50 new pages of charts updating this volume through December 2000."Once in a while you come across a book you know you should listen to. This is one of them. In fact it was gripping; I couldn't put it down. The obviousness of Prechter's argument and the clarity of his numbers - those amazing numbers - made me a believer for the first time. Put aside all those optimistic economic fairy tales, look at the evidence and face the implications of the change that lies ahead." -Dr. S.J. Goerner, Director, Triangle Center for the Study of Complex Systems"Robert Prechter and R.N. Elliott will be remembered as the two greatest social scientists of this century for their understanding of mass psychology, markets and the economy." - Donald Evans, President FX500 Money Management"For any investor whose net worth exceeds the price of this current masterpiece, At the Crest of the Tidal Wave is an absolute BUY and HOLD. It is the convergence and epitome of courage, experience, fact, analysis, reflection, and a knowledge of history, applied to preparing for one's future. Agree or disagree, Bob's work is to be respected, absorbed, and constantly reflected upon." -Guy N. Bacon, Jr., V.P. Investments"Read this book. You may not agree, but you must understand Prechter's argument. Ignorance may not be bliss; it may mean bankruptcy. Ignore the message at your risk." -Richard D. Lamm, Dartmouth College Fellow, Governor of Colorado 1975-1987"At the Crest of the Tidal Wave is a masterpiece of financial evaluation and historical perspective. It's also more entertaining than three-quarters of the best-selling novels published today." -J.F."At the Crest of the Tidal Wave is one of the most brilliant and compelling books I have ever encountered. I feel it has changed not only my approach to investing, but also to life, and I am enthusiastically recommending it to friends." -G. B.

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First published December 29, 1997

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Robert R. Prechter Jr.

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Robert R. Prechter Jr. (born March 25, 1949) is an American financial author, and stock market analyst, known for his financial forecasts using the Elliott Wave Principle. Prechter is an author and co-author of 14 books, and editor of 2 books, and his book Conquer the Crash was a New York Times bestseller in 2002. He also has published monthly financial commentary in the newsletter The Elliott Wave Theorist since 1979, and is the founder of Elliott Wave International and New Classics Library. Prechter served on the board of the CMT Association for nine years, and as its president in 1990��91. He has been a member of Mensa and Intertel. In recent years Prechter has supported the study of socionomics, a theory about human social behavior.

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