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Mentioned in 10 episodes
The World for Sale
Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources
Book • 2022
The World for Sale exposes one of the least scrutinized corners of the world economy: the billionaire commodity traders.
The book tells the story of how these swashbuckling businessmen became crucial in global markets, enabling a significant expansion in international trade and connecting resource-rich countries with the world's financial centers.
It also delves into how some traders acquired political power and influenced global events despite western regulations and sanctions.
The book tells the story of how these swashbuckling businessmen became crucial in global markets, enabling a significant expansion in international trade and connecting resource-rich countries with the world's financial centers.
It also delves into how some traders acquired political power and influenced global events despite western regulations and sanctions.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a relevant book, exploring the world of commodity traders.

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633. The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of
Mentioned by Javier Blas, who co-authored it, about commodity traders.

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as a book about the history of physical commodity traders.


Brian Hurst

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as a more approachable book about commodity traders.

William Hockey

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as co-author of the book.


Jen White

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How Did This Get Here: Your Coffee
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as a book about commodity traders, who have a lot of power.

Nicola Protasoni

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while discussing commodities trading and the history of commodities trading businesses.

Jamie Keech

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RI Podcast EP 60 - Oskar Lewnowski, Orion Resource Partners
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book about the hidden layer of dealmakers in the global economy.

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27. The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of
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as a book he read, recommending it to Mark.

Rich Diaz

Liberal Victory Sparks Alberta Separation Anxiety
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as a very interesting read about commodities and how they get traded.

Tom Bodrovich

184 - Tom Bodrovics: Contrarian Investing, Contrarian Living
Skriven tillsammans med Javier Blas.

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as a potentially compelling book for those interested in commodity trading.

David Behrends

Episode 3 with David Behrends
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as a new book explaining how the world's trading markets shape our daily lives.


Conor Boyle

The World for Sale, with Javier Blas and Jack Farchy
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as co-written by Javier Blas, who was interviewed in the episode.

Will Bain

Australia's PM talks trade as he visits China
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as the author of "The World for Sale", a book on commodities trading houses.


Tracy Alloway

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for its exploration of the world's major trading houses and their influence.

Mikael Skov

#170 Mikael Skov - Hafnia, Product Tankers, Shipping, Entrepreneurship, Scaling, Leadership, Culture, And Career Advice
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as a helpful resource to understand the rare earth industry.

Matthew Pierson

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as a book he has gifted to many friends.

Mick Davis

168: From Rare Earths to Broader Metals: Investment Opportunities & Strategic Priorities for the West