A new book defends panic and shares how it can be useful at work, budgeting, dating and more.

About 80 years ago, a radio dramatization of an alien attack spread panic through the airwaves. That sense of fear can also manifest itself in the world of economics.

About 80 years ago, a radio dramatization of an alien attack spread panic through the airwaves. That sense of fear can also manifest itself in the world of economics.

Going into the Panic of 1837 the market was booming and credit was flowing from banks. Sound familiar?