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S4E6: How finance shapes the world - Professor Philip Roscoe

Making Money

CHAPTER

The Chaotic World of Finance

This chapter explores the multifaceted impact of finance on society, revealing how shareholder value often undermines public welfare and perpetuates systemic inequality. It chronicles the evolution of trading environments, contrasting the intricate, chaotic dynamics of early stock exchanges with the professionalization following the ‘Big Bang’ deregulation. Through historical anecdotes and personal stories, the chapter highlights the complex relationship between risk, investment practices, and societal implications, challenging conventional perceptions of finance as an immutable discipline.

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