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The 2nd Abraham Thomas Episode

The Alternative Data Podcast

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Exploring Scarcity and Leverage in Financial Returns

This chapter explores the intricate nature of resource allocation in finance, emphasizing how scarcity drives demand for lucrative careers in the sector. It compares historical linear returns in farming to the nonlinear gains achievable through leveraged financial investments, while also briefly addressing implications in other fields such as software and politics.

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