K. Geert Rouwenhorst Ph.D.

About the Author

K. Geert Rouwenhorst, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar in economic and financial history, renowned for his insightful explorations of the intersections between finance, culture, and historical crises. Holding a doctorate in the field, he has dedicated his career to unraveling the complex dynamics of market exuberance and collapse, drawing on archival research and interdisciplinary analysis to illuminate pivotal moments in economic thought. His seminal work, The Great Mirror of Folly: Finance, Culture, and the Crash of 1720, part of the Yale Series in Economic and Financial History, offers a masterful examination of the South Sea Bubble and Mississippi Bubble, revealing how speculative fervor and cultural narratives shaped one of the earliest global financial disasters. Rouwenhorst's contributions continue to influence scholars and policymakers seeking to understand the recurring patterns of financial folly.