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Summer School 3: The first stock and perpetual life

Planet Money

Emergence of Modern Finance Through Opportunity and Investment

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This chapter delves into the historical backdrop that spurred the invention of modern finance in the Netherlands, driven by the opening of sea routes to South Asia. It highlights the rise of a mercantile class eager to invest in lucrative opportunities, laying the groundwork for contemporary financial practices.

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