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S7 E6: Thirty Glorious Years

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Capitalism, Stock Speculation, and the 1920s Economic Boom

The chapter discusses the economic boom of the 1920s, focusing on stock speculation driven by the belief in continuous market growth. It illustrates how the interconnectedness of capitalism, confidence, and unchecked speculation led to inflated stock prices and eventual catastrophic consequences.

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