A Brief History of Finance

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An exploration of crashes, manias, and other interesting stops along the brief history of finance. In studying these moments we can get a better understanding of where we are today. The past is prologue.

Episodes

  1. 03/31/2017

    Hyperinflation in Germany

    In part 1 of this multi-part series we will be discussing hyperinflation in post-WW1 Germany. This episode covers WW1, the gold standard and the punitive measures of the Treaty of Versailles. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Sources: Ahamed, Liaquat Lords of Finance: The Banker's Who Broke The World Fergusson, Adam When Money Dies Taylor, Frederick The Downfall of Money: Germany's Hyperinflation and the Destruction of the Middle Class Shirer, William The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

    31 min

  2. 01/27/2017

    Tulipmania

    Tulipmania and the story of the flower that bankrupted some and captivated an entire country.   Source material ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Goldgar, Ann Tulipmania: Money Honor, and Knowledge in the Dutch Golden Age Dash, Mike  Tulipomania: The story of the world's most coveted flower Mackay, Charles Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

    40 min
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An exploration of crashes, manias, and other interesting stops along the brief history of finance. In studying these moments we can get a better understanding of where we are today. The past is prologue.

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