What Every Economist Ever Got Wrong History for Thinkers

What if a basic assumption that economists have relied on for centuries turned out to be completely wrong? In this video, we explore the most commonly held belief in economics and examine why it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.
Chapters:
0:00 - 1:36 Intro
1:36 - 19:20 The Barter Myth Debunked
19:20 - 30:12 What Really Happened
30:12 - 42:40 How We Got Here
42:40 - 47:27 Final Thoughts
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