In this insightful study, I.H. Lionberger analyzes the causes and effects of major economic crises of the 1800s, including the Panic of 1837 and the Panic of 1893. Using economic theory and historical data, Lionberger provides a lucid explanation of the boom-bust cycles that characterized the 19th century economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.