Brady, Diamond Jim

Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this How Stuff Works article:

"Brady, Diamond Jim." 30 August 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://reference.howstuffworks.com/brady-diamond-jim-encyclopedia.htm> 06 July 2008.

Social Science Videos

More Social Science Videos »

Brady, Diamond Jim (1856-1917), was an American businessman famous for his extravagant lifestyle. His real name was James Buchanan Brady, but he was called Diamond Jim because of his lavish collection of diamond jewelry.

Petty, Sir William

Petty, Sir William (1623-1687), is best remembered as a political economist and a pioneer statistician. He stressed the importance of observation… See more »

Hansen, Alvin Harvey

Hansen, Alvin Harvey (1887-1975), an American economist, believed that an economic depression like that of the 1930's could be prevented by… See more »

Fisher, Irving

Fisher, Irving (1867-1947), was an American mathematical economist and monetary reformer. He believed that booms and depressions were caused by… See more »

Consumer Guide:

Brady, Diamond Jim

Related Ad Categories