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From Belgium to Wall Street: The Dirty Birth of the Stock Market

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

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Urban Chaos and Market Manipulation

This chapter examines the intricacies of urban living, focusing on the impact of financial perspectives on real estate and the resultant emotional anxieties. It also delves into historical and contemporary instances of stock market manipulation, highlighting notorious figures like Joseph Kennedy and Richard Whitney. By drawing parallels between past and present exploitative practices, the chapter critiques the moral ambiguities of financial markets and their implications on societal dynamics.

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