The Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century

"The Skyscraper Curse" by Dr. Mark Thornton offers an accessible explanation of business cycles, focusing on the causes of economic booms and busts from an Austrian economics perspective. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics, especially for younger audiences, and warns of potential financial crises driven by overheated markets, inflated asset prices, and central bank policies. Drawing on Thornton's expertise as a market observer and commentator, the book aims to shed light on the underlying factors behind past and future economic downturns.