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The Hidden History of the Economy

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The Hidden History of the Economy

From "tulip mania" to Colombian cocaine, these stories pull back the veil on how global economic forces really affect humans around the world.

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Aug 4, 2022
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At a moment when inflation is wreaking havoc on people across the world, we’re taking a closer look at those often misunderstood, always powerful forces that somehow determine a nation’s prosperity (or lack thereof). How have countries bolstered, or plundered, each other’s finances? What industries, legal and illegal, have had an outsize impact on our world? And how does the economy affect ordinary people’s lives? Read on to explore these questions with us.

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