The term tulip mania (alternatively tulipomania; Dutch names include tulpenmanie, ulpomanie, tulpenwoede, tulpengekte, bollengekte) is used metaphorically to refer to any large economic bubble. The term originally came from the period in the history of the Netherlands during which demand for tulip bulbs reached such a peak that enormous prices were charged for a single bulb. It took place in the first part of the 17th century, especially in 1636–37. The event is remembered in part because… (More on Tulipmania)