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171 - What Causes Bubbles? with Edward Chancellor - "The Price of Time"

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The Interplay of Bubbles and Interest Rates

This chapter explores the connection between financial bubbles and interest rates through historical examples and significant literary works. It examines how low interest rates can drive speculative bubbles and discusses the resultant societal impacts, including debt accumulation and inflation. The conversation highlights the evolution of attitudes toward interest and debt, illustrating the complexities of these financial phenomena and their effects on modern economics.

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